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Was browsing through my local Advance Auto today and spotted an electric fan for $60. I would like to convert mine to electric because the one I have is entirely to loud. My question is is it even possible to convert it (pardon my ignorance), and if so what is the best brand, size, etc.
My truck is a 91 f150 with a 302
Enjoy! I won't argue with everyone on the site for another two months. I will say that this is the best bang for the buck and proven gains upward of 20 hp (regained HP). It can be done for as little as $50 for the fan, controller and wiring. Lots of reading, lots of opinions.
If you want quiet, don't buy a cheap aftermarket fan. Go to a Junk Yard and pull one, the OEM fans are much quieter than the aftermarket that are being sold. That and if you cut on the car side of the car>fan connectors then you have pre-wrapped and wired fans which makes installation soooo much cleaner.
No problem. The hardest part is removing the mechanical fan. Everything else is literally a breeze if you know anything at all about wiring relays. A good stock dual electric fan setup from a salvage yard can be had for as low as $25 and a good adjustable fan controller from Advanced Auto Parts for $18. I used Dual Chrysler Efans from a 300 for $25 and a handful of relays that I also got from the salvage yard for $1 each. This is regained power that you can actually feel. I do recommend the 130a alternator with this if you do allot of idling. My fans might run once a week at the drive through. If I go straight to and from work, it might be a month between fan cycles. I agree 150% with fltdriver......unless you like allot of noise, stay away from aftermarket performance electric fans. Never heard one that I liked. Factory duals pull more air and are tremendously more quiet, especially if you find a set of 7 or 8 blade fans. The 5 blade fans are still quiet, but the 7 or 8 blade configurations generally pull more cfms.
I pulled the dual fan out of a 2000 intrepid for $25 at JY based upon FLT's recommendation and plan to do the e-fan conversion as well. Have a few relays and wiring laying around. I'll be watching this thread, but will contribute when I get around to doing mine.
I wonder if there is a serious need for the 130g alternator. I guess I'd better be safe than sorry.
The need for a 130a alternator is almost a no brainer for the efan and future upgrades if you plan on any. Extra lighting, extended idling where the fans are going to be cycling continuously, stereo equipment, Etc. Also a junkyard upgrade for me. $12!
I don't remember the year, seems like a 92 or 93 Lincoln Town Car if memory serves me right. Go to Rock Auto and find you 130a and print the compatible vehicle list. Take that to the junk yard and load up! At $12 a pop, you can't go wrong picking up a couple.
05-29-2015, 02:34 PM
Electric fan conversion
