Performance electric fan

[manoa matt]

Adam, Why do you have two fuel filters?

[Adam]

Matt, I have know idea... once I get the car out of storage, I'll check this out.

[Razooli]

I am thinking of replacing the stock radiator fan with a slim Spal puller fan for better cooling. I was wondering if any have done this mod to a stock setup. I have a 1978 1.8L with stock radiator. Looks like I could get a 12" or 14" puller in there. Anyone done the mod? Suggestions? Thanks

I'm a bit late in posting this, but I used a Hayden 14" fan from Kragen, wired to pull. I didn't want to use the plastic thru-the-rad mounts so I made my own from aluminum stock from Ace Hardware. I used right-angle stock to bolt into the stock fan mount holes on the radiator and flat stock bent to attach to these pieces. Painted fan yellow and everything else black and bolted it up. The fan fit perfectly vertically on the radiator and the mounts hold it solidly in place with no movement. Electrically, I hooked the fan to a relay with an override switch so I can activate it manually if necessary on those hi temp days stuck on a CA freeway. I hope the pictures convey the installation.

[TVST*R]

Great post and pics. I do like having the fan mounted solid.
How would you use the overide? Wouldn't the fan cycle on it's own?

[Razooli]

Great post and pics. I do like having the fan mounted solid.
How would you use the overide? Wouldn't the fan cycle on it's own?

Well, yes, the fan cycles on it's own just fine. I was thinking of last summer going to Pechanga casino when it was 113°
and sitting in traffic. I'd just turn the fan on rather than have it constantly cycle on and off. (In reality, the switch came with the relay kit, so I put it in just because I could.)

I too like having a solid mount, and I've had enough radiator leaks with my Spiders over the years without sticking stuff thru the fins.

[TVST*R]

Sounds like a good idea. I go to Palm Springs to see my sister often, so the fan switch might be nice.

Great post and pics. I do like having the fan mounted solid.
How would you use the overide? Wouldn't the fan cycle on it's own?

Well, yes, the fan cycles on it's own just fine. I was thinking of last summer going to Pechanga casino when it was 113°
and sitting in traffic. I'd just turn the fan on rather than have it constantly cycle on and off. (In reality, the switch came with the relay kit, so I put it in just because I could.)

I too like having a solid mount, and I've had enough radiator leaks with my Spiders over the years without sticking stuff thru the fins.

[So Cal Mark]

using the adjustable controller with the big aluminum radiator will cure all of those hot weather issues

[Adam]

Hey Matt,

Pulled the car out of storage today and ditched both fuel filters for 1 new one.

Thanks for the heads up.

Adam