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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>fiftee1989</b> <br /><small>Member # 6128</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,2,12,28,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> before summer gets here im gonna upgrade my cooling system on my 89 gt. im gonna get a summit aluminum radiator. my question is about the fan and the water pump, i really want to go electric. i was thinking of getting a <br /><a href="http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FLX%2D185&N=700+4294908331+4294908282+4294924930+4294924500+4294838842+115&autoview=sku" target="_blank">flex-a-lite</a> . Also, are the electric drive water pumps worth it, or should i stick to a mechanical one??? let me know what you think!<br /> <br /> <small>[ February 02, 2007, 12:30 PM: Message edited by: fiftee1989 ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>88BroncoStang90</b> <br /><small>Member # 2683</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,2,14,1,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by fiftee1989:<br /><strong> before summer gets here im gonna upgrade my cooling system on my 89 gt. im gonna get a summit aluminum radiator. my question is about the fan and the water pump, i really want to go electric. i was thinking of getting a <br /><a href="http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FLX%2D185&N=700+4294908331+4294908282+4294924930+4294924500+4294838842+115&autoview=sku" target="_blank">flex-a-lite</a> . Also, are the electric drive water pumps worth it, or should i stick to a mechanical one??? let me know what you think! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I myself am running a 3 row gdi radiator, flex fan w/ spacer and stock pump. <br /><br />A fluidyne or any other aluminum radiator will do just fine. For sure ditch that clutch fan and go with a flex/electric unit.<br /><br />The electric pump I believe is more intended for strip use but I believe there are some folks running it on the street. <br /><br /> <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>JohnB</b> <br /><small>Member # 969</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,2,14,48,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> What's wrong with a clutch fan? Used correctly (with a shroud), and the correct type (there are more than one that came on a Mustang) they work awesome. I've had one on my Cobra the entire time, no issues, and it's a stroked Windsor. <br /><br />Electric ones, IMO, are not intended for extended street driving. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'</b> <br /><small>Member # 895</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,2,14,56,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I run a stock pump, and a SN95 fan. Works great! I have an extra SN95 fan that I could sell ya! <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>66backinblack</b> <br /><small>Member # 5372</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,2,15,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> if your not gonna use an eletric pump i suggest an edelbrock water pump. i had that on my 5.0 and it never ever got hot <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>92stangLX</b> <br /><small>Member # 3252</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,2,16,25,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> What mods (if any) are done to your car? If it is near stock then I would run the Summit Radiator, 180 thermostat, stock fan w/ the shroud, and stock water pump. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>fiftee1989</b> <br /><small>Member # 6128</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,2,17,25,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 92stangLX:<br /><strong> What mods (if any) are done to your car? If it is near stock then I would run the Summit Radiator, 180 thermostat, stock fan w/ the shroud, and stock water pump. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">all mods are in the sig. im probly gonna stick with that advice since i know a new clutch fan would help A LOT due to mine being loose as hell. thanks fellas <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>1fast281</b> <br /><small>Member # 4670</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,2,17,27,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> The Mark VIII electric fans are the best OEM fans and better than almost any aftermarket fan. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>1FAST89GT</b> <br /><small>Member # 5071</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,3,4,18,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by JohnB:<br /><strong> What's wrong with a clutch fan? Used correctly (with a shroud), and the correct type (there are more than one that came on a Mustang) they work awesome. I've had one on my Cobra the entire time, no issues, and it's a stroked Windsor. <br /><br />Electric ones, IMO, are not intended for extended street driving. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">+1 and stsay away from flex fans <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Blind</b> <br /><small>Member # 3052</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,4,0,40,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 1fast281:<br /><strong> The Mark VIII electric fans are the best OEM fans and better than almost any aftermarket fan. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">yep, that's what I run, along with a fluidyne radiator and an explorer oil cooler.<br /><br /> <img src="http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e237/blindbatts/mustang/mark8%20fluidyne/IMG_1265.jpg" alt=" - " /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>88BroncoStang90</b> <br /><small>Member # 2683</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,4,1,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by JohnB:<br /><strong> What's wrong with a clutch fan? Used correctly (with a shroud), and the correct type (there are more than one that came on a Mustang) they work awesome. I've had one on my Cobra the entire time, no issues, and it's a stroked Windsor. <br /><br />Electric ones, IMO, are not intended for extended street driving. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">+1 and stsay away from flex fans <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">stay away from flex fans? ive had zero problems running them on 5.0's. theyre just as good if not better than stock ones. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>white50steve</b> <br /><small>Member # 5887</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,5,0,51,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> i had a mark 8 fan and the thing pulled like 30 amps and didnt cool very well. i replaced it with a proform fan which is a ripoff of the blackmgic fan for half the price heres the summit part number its 125 for the kit PRO-67015 <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>66backinblack</b> <br /><small>Member # 5372</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2007,1,5,13,57,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> would that fit my 66? im getting an aluminum rad and want to install an electric fan as well <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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