Thread: Kenlowe 17in Electric Fan Kit

i tried a spal 3500cfm electric fan on mine and had it completely shrouded as well and it was not as good as the std engine driven fan. after lots of r&d in my mates shop we have found the flex-a-lite engine driven fans to be the best suited step in cooling. we have had heaps of different cars in complaining of overheating, most running thermo fans, changing to these fixes it every time. these are what you need for the p38, retain original shroud and remove viscus fan and hub.

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/flx-1518

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/flx-851

http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...4548/overview/

So changing to a fixed fan... nothing wrong with that - worked great in dad's 77.

I wonder if the thermo fan kicks in at a too higher temperature then. I do like the thermo fan design though, with the ring around it.

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I use Ford Falcon EL V8 twin thermo fans with integral shroud to cool my Disco, and AU twin thermos on my 4.6 SD1. Easy to fit, massive cfm and cheap at $90 each from the local Ford wreckers. You need to trim the plastic shroud slightly but they fit like a glove on those two vehicles (EL fans are slightly bigger and have more blades). Run much cooler than they ever did with mechanical fans.

Originally Posted by Traco

I use Ford Falcon EL V8 twin thermo fans with integral shroud to cool my Disco, and AU twin thermos on my 4.6 SD1. Easy to fit, massive cfm and cheap at $90 each from the local Ford wreckers. You need to trim the plastic shroud slightly but they fit like a glove on those two vehicles (EL fans are slightly bigger and have more blades). Run much cooler than they ever did with mechanical fans.

Thanks Traco, It looks like I've just bought myself a set off Gumtree (twin 8 blades with shroud)- I pick them up tomorrow for $20. I figure at $20 it's worth a try .

Gary

Originally Posted by wanglemoose

i tried a spal 3500cfm electric fan on mine and had it completely shrouded as well and it was not as good as the std engine driven fan. after lots of r&d in my mates shop we have found the flex-a-lite engine driven fans to be the best suited step in cooling. we have had heaps of different cars in complaining of overheating, most running thermo fans, changing to these fixes it every time. these are what you need for the p38, retain original shroud and remove viscus fan and hub.

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/flx-1518

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/flx-851

http://www.summitracing.com/int/part...4548/overview/

Would these flexible fans be at risk of hitting radiator during water crossings??

Hi

It seems there are a couple of options, I will await the outcome of the falcon fans with interest

Steve

Originally Posted by FANTOM P38

Would these flexible fans be at risk of hitting radiator during water crossings??

with the spacer the fan is still a fair way from the radiator. the back of the fan just protrudes from the rear of the shroud and the fan blades are roughly 1&1/2" from the leading to trailing edge (thickness)

It wouldn't be hard to rig up a switch to turns them off.

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