First of all credit goes to @landtank for his GREAT idea and development of the modified Orange clutch to allow the stock fan installation in a Supercharged 80: (THANKS !)
LANDTANK fan clutch for S/C 1FZ
In my case I already had a good Modified Blue clutch and didn't want to spend the $$$ on a new clutch, so I started thinking of an alternative and I wanted to share my approach.
Basically what I did is put a spacer between the Fan and the Clutch. End result is the same as LandTank's modified Orange Clutch and works great. IMHO no compromised is introduced by using the spacer - but by all means, correct me if I am wrong
See pic below:
1. Spacer used. 8MM Aluminum spacer, note the thick wall that allows for force distribution and stable contact surface (McMaster 94669A172)
2. Spacer on Clucth. The spacer covers almost all the area that would be normal contact between the Fan Base and Clutch. Didn't see much compromise because of the spacer
3. Cone Screw. Once the Fan is separated from the clutch the alignment tabs on the fan are no longer useful. To ensure the fan is bolted as centered as possible with the clutch I used the cone shape screws that basically will 'self' center on each hole ensuring concentricity between the fan and clutch (McMaster 90258A288)
4. Screws on fan. I use locktight and be careful to not over tight and damage the clutch thread
$15 later and a bunch left over Stainless Steel screws I am Happy !
The amount of air that the Stock fan pulls is just way much much much ! more than the fan that comes with the S/C kit. I had even forgotten that roaring sound the stock fan makes !
I expect amazing improvement this summer
Again, thank you LandTank for a great idea !
LANDTANK fan clutch for S/C 1FZ
In my case I already had a good Modified Blue clutch and didn't want to spend the $$$ on a new clutch, so I started thinking of an alternative and I wanted to share my approach.
Basically what I did is put a spacer between the Fan and the Clutch. End result is the same as LandTank's modified Orange Clutch and works great. IMHO no compromised is introduced by using the spacer - but by all means, correct me if I am wrong
See pic below:
1. Spacer used. 8MM Aluminum spacer, note the thick wall that allows for force distribution and stable contact surface (McMaster 94669A172)
2. Spacer on Clucth. The spacer covers almost all the area that would be normal contact between the Fan Base and Clutch. Didn't see much compromise because of the spacer
3. Cone Screw. Once the Fan is separated from the clutch the alignment tabs on the fan are no longer useful. To ensure the fan is bolted as centered as possible with the clutch I used the cone shape screws that basically will 'self' center on each hole ensuring concentricity between the fan and clutch (McMaster 90258A288)
4. Screws on fan. I use locktight and be careful to not over tight and damage the clutch thread
$15 later and a bunch left over Stainless Steel screws I am Happy !
The amount of air that the Stock fan pulls is just way much much much ! more than the fan that comes with the S/C kit. I had even forgotten that roaring sound the stock fan makes !
I expect amazing improvement this summer
Again, thank you LandTank for a great idea !