Cooling Fan Solution for 24V running A/C

[dude8383]

Well i received my ffd12 today and put it in for a test fit. I set the orientation just as you had it, with the flat side of the fan at the top and bottom.

It is extremely close to the water pump fan clutch threads. I think i may be able to pull the radiator towards the front of the car a few mm with some heavy duty zip ties and possibly shave down the threads on the water pump just for peace of mind.

Other than that it looks like a decent fan, and you can't beat a lifetime warranty i guess!

Yeh its super close, I added a zip tie or two to the radiator to pull it back closer to the rad support. I didn't have any issues when I ran it with my m42 rad. Now that I have an E36 Mishimoto fitment was a peace of cake.

[turbo325i]

This is a great thread as I am deciding how to set up my cooling fans.

I see some guys run mechanical on the motor, but some cant... Kinda weird, I guess its just the different readiators.

With my set up I have an intercooler up front so I gotta find a great puller to mount engine side, and maybe that will be enough... I hope.

If not I might have to run a pusher as well...

well see

[turbo325i]

Im thinking something like this. 11.75" 2200 cfm. $130

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-16926/?rtype=10

[dude8383]

Im thinking something like this. 11.75" 2200 cfm. $130



http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-16926/?rtype=10

How thick is the fan with that shroud? That's not too shabby if it fits!

[herlsy]

Probably pushing it at 3.190 in., depends on the cage i guess.

[dude8383]

Probably pushing it at 3.190 in., depends on the cage i guess.

Yeh, 2.25 on the radiator side is really pushing it... I mean you'll be VERY close to the hoses. Unless you're mounting this on the condenser side...

[turbo325i]

Yea, the 3.1" is pushing it for sure... I just test fit my mechanical fan from my m20 and it fits! I will start the car with that and see how she fairs... It was enough cooling for my m20 turbo, so maybe it will suffice.

I accidentally got the 89 degree thermostat! DOH!

[dude8383]

Yea, the 3.1" is pushing it for sure... I just test fit my mechanical fan from my m20 and it fits! I will start the car with that and see how she fairs... It was enough cooling for my m20 turbo, so maybe it will suffice.

I accidentally got the 89 degree thermostat! DOH!

Yeh the standard fan should be sufficient but I would swap out that t-stat haha