aint this the crappers??
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aint this the crappers?? well I smoked yet another one, dang it! I guess it is time to get an aftermarket cooling fan. I cant keep the fuses or relays, on the "FORD" vic fan. it is suposed to be a 30 amp unit (two speed) but it takes a 60 amp fuse to keep it moving.
back to the smoked one, the whole fan curcuit, relays fuses and wiring went up in smoke, leaving the OL LT with out sufficent cooling, and now I have at the minum, a cracked head. loosing a gal of water in 500 miles, smells of antifreeze in the exaust on startup, and last but not least A LOT of pressure in cooling system when motor is under 180 deg. so now I get to pull a R & R on the motor.
I found a 40K GM take out to put back in. may play with the old one???
no answers required on this issue, I have mastered the art of "kicking my own A$$"
LOL
I do have a question though, what would it take to fix the lower end on our motors to turn 7k safely?
and which aftermarket fan is the best??
back to the smoked one, the whole fan curcuit, relays fuses and wiring went up in smoke, leaving the OL LT with out sufficent cooling, and now I have at the minum, a cracked head. loosing a gal of water in 500 miles, smells of antifreeze in the exaust on startup, and last but not least A LOT of pressure in cooling system when motor is under 180 deg. so now I get to pull a R & R on the motor.
I found a 40K GM take out to put back in. may play with the old one???
no answers required on this issue, I have mastered the art of "kicking my own A$$"
LOL I do have a question though, what would it take to fix the lower end on our motors to turn 7k safely?
and which aftermarket fan is the best??
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Perhaps you should look into the B body towing package fan. it is mechanical, similar to what your truck came with.
Why would you want your truck to run out to 7k? Sand drags? Anyhow, rod bolts and valve springs mainly. That is also around the area where hydraulic roller cams start to get a bit touchy.
Why would you want your truck to run out to 7k? Sand drags? Anyhow, rod bolts and valve springs mainly. That is also around the area where hydraulic roller cams start to get a bit touchy.
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Perhaps you should look into the B body towing package fan. it is mechanical, similar to what your truck came with.
Why would you want your truck to run out to 7k? Sand drags? Anyhow, rod bolts and valve springs mainly. That is also around the area where hydraulic roller cams start to get a bit touchy.
Why would you want your truck to run out to 7k? Sand drags? Anyhow, rod bolts and valve springs mainly. That is also around the area where hydraulic roller cams start to get a bit touchy.
second, I like the sound of the music, a SB Chevy 406 turnin 8500r's, is a sound and feal that you will never forget!! pure, raw, Horse power, in one of it's finest moments.
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ah??? I really don't know how to answer the first, LT1's do not have provisions for a mechanical fan??????
second, I like the sound of the music, a SB Chevy 406 turnin 8500r's, is a sound and feal that you will never forget!! pure, raw, Horse power, in one of it's finest moments.
second, I like the sound of the music, a SB Chevy 406 turnin 8500r's, is a sound and feal that you will never forget!! pure, raw, Horse power, in one of it's finest moments.
I can't argue with the RPM preference, lol. I like the sound too. I was just thinking of my '97 K truck when I said that. I love the fact that it makes tons of torque right off of idle with the 454.
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[QUOTE=05HD;15818809]No, really. LT1 B bodys (Impala, Caprice, Roadmonster and Deville) with the towing package came with mechanical fans. Tow package only, not "HD cool" package the cop cars had or any standard B body. I remember because it was one of the most bizarre things I ever saw on a factory GM car. QUOTE]
FOR REAL???? I gotta see this. it may be just what I need. more info would be great, and pictures please
FOR REAL???? I gotta see this. it may be just what I need. more info would be great, and pictures please
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Yes some B-body cars did come with the mechanical fan. Go hit up a junk yard and you should be able to find them.
I use Dodge Intrepid fans on most of my swaps that did not have a factory electric fan. They are a dual fan that can be trimmed to fit most radiators, or left whole for larger ones. They pull less amps than the Ford fans and still move a large amount of air. I currently have one om my L31 Vortec Blazer and it works great.
I use Dodge Intrepid fans on most of my swaps that did not have a factory electric fan. They are a dual fan that can be trimmed to fit most radiators, or left whole for larger ones. They pull less amps than the Ford fans and still move a large amount of air. I currently have one om my L31 Vortec Blazer and it works great.
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Yes some B-body cars did come with the mechanical fan. Go hit up a junk yard and you should be able to find them.
I use Dodge Intrepid fans on most of my swaps that did not have a factory electric fan. They are a dual fan that can be trimmed to fit most radiators, or left whole for larger ones. They pull less amps than the Ford fans and still move a large amount of air. I currently have one om my L31 Vortec Blazer and it works great.
I use Dodge Intrepid fans on most of my swaps that did not have a factory electric fan. They are a dual fan that can be trimmed to fit most radiators, or left whole for larger ones. They pull less amps than the Ford fans and still move a large amount of air. I currently have one om my L31 Vortec Blazer and it works great.
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muddyjimmy, cool news today, I MAY!!! be getting my hands on a 91 RS Convertible, blown motor, front end is beat out of it (suspension) the body is about a 7. If it is cheap enough???? just screaming for an LT1 LOL
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There's nothing wrong with the FORD Vic fan, it's actually a very good fan. Few aftermarket fans will move as much air.
Just get a controller and wiring that can handle it. One such as THIS. I use the dual version for the dual fans in my TB (50 amps continuous combined).
It'll turn it on "softly" at 1/2 power and gradually ramp up the fan speed if radiator temp continues to rise.
Just get a controller and wiring that can handle it. One such as THIS. I use the dual version for the dual fans in my TB (50 amps continuous combined).
It'll turn it on "softly" at 1/2 power and gradually ramp up the fan speed if radiator temp continues to rise.
well I smoked yet another one, dang it! I guess it is time to get an aftermarket cooling fan. I cant keep the fuses or relays, on the "FORD" vic fan. it is suposed to be a 30 amp unit (two speed) but it takes a 60 amp fuse to keep it moving.
back to the smoked one, the whole fan curcuit, relays fuses and wiring went up in smoke, leaving the OL LT with out sufficent cooling, and now I have at the minum, a cracked head. loosing a gal of water in 500 miles, smells of antifreeze in the exaust on startup, and last but not least A LOT of pressure in cooling system when motor is under 180 deg. so now I get to pull a R & R on the motor.
I found a 40K GM take out to put back in. may play with the old one???
no answers required on this issue, I have mastered the art of "kicking my own A$$" LOL
I do have a question though, what would it take to fix the lower end on our motors to turn 7k safely?
and which aftermarket fan is the best??
back to the smoked one, the whole fan curcuit, relays fuses and wiring went up in smoke, leaving the OL LT with out sufficent cooling, and now I have at the minum, a cracked head. loosing a gal of water in 500 miles, smells of antifreeze in the exaust on startup, and last but not least A LOT of pressure in cooling system when motor is under 180 deg. so now I get to pull a R & R on the motor.
I found a 40K GM take out to put back in. may play with the old one???
no answers required on this issue, I have mastered the art of "kicking my own A$$"
LOL I do have a question though, what would it take to fix the lower end on our motors to turn 7k safely?
and which aftermarket fan is the best??
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There's nothing wrong with the FORD Vic fan, it's actually a very good fan. Few aftermarket fans will move as much air.
Just get a controller and wiring that can handle it. One such as THIS. I use the dual version for the dual fans in my TB (50 amps continuous combined).
It'll turn it on "softly" at 1/2 power and gradually ramp up the fan speed if radiator temp continues to rise.
Just get a controller and wiring that can handle it. One such as THIS. I use the dual version for the dual fans in my TB (50 amps continuous combined).
It'll turn it on "softly" at 1/2 power and gradually ramp up the fan speed if radiator temp continues to rise.
