air flow with different fans

buckhammer · 06-30-08, 06:01 PM

Does anybody have information about the different style fans for cooling? I was looking at removing the mechanical fan and installing an electric fan or installing a flex - a - lite mechanical. Just looking for a littlel more air flow across the condensor and the radiator.

Tools R Us · 06-30-08, 06:11 PM

Changing the fluid in the fan clutch will net much increased airflow with the stock parts.

gotmud · 06-30-08, 06:13 PM

Not sure if you did a search on this, but I remember a similar thread about a year ago where folks went back and forth on mechanical vs. electrical. There is a JDM cooling fan available that is a direct bolt on. I believe CDan has one on his rig.

I have an OE fan and "blue" clutch, and that works just fine, even here in Phoenix.

If you are having cooling issues, I would PM your cooling system first.

96r50 · 06-30-08, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotmud

There is a JDM cooling fan available that is a direct bolt on.

Just to clarify, it is an "auxiliary" fan, not a replacement for the mechanical one.

NLXTACY · 06-30-08, 06:40 PM

I have now BOTH the blue clutch mod AND the JDM fan. Its actually a fan for the AC but it was not available in the US. As far as something other than those, I would say don't waste your time/money.

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-30-08, 07:02 PM

A flex fan will push some major air, but at the cost of some hp :(

not to mention sounding like a jet plane lol

buckhammer · 06-30-08, 07:08 PM

I guess I was under the assumption that there was an electric replacement fan that I could install in place of my mechanical fan.

Photoman · 06-30-08, 08:24 PM

Here were some tests that I ran if it helps.
Warning many pictures.
Bill

NLXTACY · 06-30-08, 08:34 PM

Bill, everytime I see that thread all I can think is that is the most obscene yet COOLEST rig for testing!!

gotmud · 06-30-08, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96r50

Just to clarify, it is an "auxiliary" fan, not a replacement for the mechanical one.

Brain fart

concretejungle · 07-01-08, 09:18 AM

ok, this brings me to a question. Was looking under the hood at jfz80's 95 80 series, his fan has a circular plastic piece that rings around the outside of the fan. He has a blue fan clutch. I also have a 95 80 series with the blue fan clutch and my fan does not have the plastic ring banding the fan blades together? Anyone know why they are different and which is older/newer, upgraded?

EDIT: ok, reading photoman's thread answered my question. His is a supercharger fan, which makes sense since he has a supercharger. duh...

Tapage · 07-01-08, 02:57 PM

Which it's the real diference of the blue fan clutch .. coz I've read a thread with the write up ordering a blue fan clutch and then open it and modify it .. but what about buy it and run as is .?

BTW factory AC aux fan ..

06-30-08, 06:01 PM	#1
buckhammer IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: washington Posts: 37	air flow with different fans Does anybody have information about the different style fans for cooling? I was looking at removing the mechanical fan and installing an electric fan or installing a flex - a - lite mechanical. Just looking for a littlel more air flow across the condensor and the radiator. __________________ 1997 de-flared, herculined, Q78-16 bias, rear drawers, factory locked,

06-30-08, 06:11 PM	#2
Tools R Us IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 6,165	Changing the fluid in the fan clutch will net much increased airflow with the stock parts. __________________ Kevin Patterson '96 LX450 '84 4x4 Mini '73 FJ40 Copper State Cruisers #007 "We have come to the conclusion that we can run our car over any road that a man can take a team of horses and a wagon, providing we can get traction." Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, 1903

06-30-08, 06:13 PM	#3
gotmud IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rock Ridge TLCA# 18039 Posts: 481	Not sure if you did a search on this, but I remember a similar thread about a year ago where folks went back and forth on mechanical vs. electrical. There is a JDM cooling fan available that is a direct bolt on. I believe CDan has one on his rig. I have an OE fan and "blue" clutch, and that works just fine, even here in Phoenix. If you are having cooling issues, I would PM your cooling system first. __________________ -OK gang, you know the rules, no humping, no licking, no sniffing hineys. 1994 FZJ80

06-30-08, 07:02 PM	#6
98 SNAKE EATER IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Queens, NYC and sometimes Orlando, FL Posts: 1,028	A flex fan will push some major air, but at the cost of some hp :( not to mention sounding like a jet plane lol __________________ 98 Aztek T/A WS7 (FOR SALE!!) 70 Ram Air IV T/A 97 FZJ80 Locked 00 Lifted G16E GhettoChopper 07 Ghetto Quad (FOR SALE!!)

06-30-08, 07:08 PM	#7
buckhammer IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: washington Posts: 37	I guess I was under the assumption that there was an electric replacement fan that I could install in place of my mechanical fan. __________________ 1997 de-flared, herculined, Q78-16 bias, rear drawers, factory locked,

06-30-08, 08:24 PM	#8
Photoman IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 930	Here were some tests that I ran if it helps. Warning many pictures. Bill __________________ If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. 97 40th

07-01-08, 09:18 AM	#11
concretejungle IH8MUD Tour Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 5,980	ok, this brings me to a question. Was looking under the hood at jfz80's 95 80 series, his fan has a circular plastic piece that rings around the outside of the fan. He has a blue fan clutch. I also have a 95 80 series with the blue fan clutch and my fan does not have the plastic ring banding the fan blades together? Anyone know why they are different and which is older/newer, upgraded? EDIT: ok, reading photoman's thread answered my question. His is a supercharger fan, which makes sense since he has a supercharger. duh... __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".

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