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Posted by CobraCoupe (Member # 7233) on :
 
I went to install a flex-a-lite 175 fan and turns out it won't fit between my 8-rib crank pulley for the SC and my 3 row radiator, took a tape measure and measured between the face of the pulley to rad and it was just over 4 inches, the fan I have is a Lil over 4 inches in depth so it looks like I will need something around 3 inches or under 4 to fit has anyone ran into this? What did you end up using??

[ July 10, 2011, 01:39 PM: Message edited by: CobraCoupe ]
 
Posted by 79 cobra (Member # 10137) on :
 
i used the flex lite 185 had 2 move my radiator in about a inch 2 make it fit
 
Posted by CobraCoupe (Member # 7233) on :
 
Did you move the bottom of the rad?
 
Posted by 79 cobra (Member # 10137) on :
 
both top and bottom it was a pain in the ass but well worth it because that fan never ever lets my car overheat and really didnt wanna down grade 2 a smaller one
 
Posted by SHORTSHIFTER89 (Member # 7810) on :
 
i used a flex lite for my sc car still ran hot went back to stock fan and fan clutch with a new ford 2row rad works fine no more overheating at all.
 
Posted by 70mach351 (Member # 7528) on :
 
i ran a flex a lite dual thin fan, cant remember the part number. They are offset. Fit with a cog set up.
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
I have a stock fan and a cog set up and a big radiator tight fit but it fits and no over heating at all
 
Posted by Adam5.0 (Member # 6995) on :
 
v6 dual contour fans
 
Posted by ratfast (Member # 8720) on :
 
I am running the Ford Contour dual fans on my procharged 342. With the 8 rib pulley set up I have plenty of room. I use an aftermarket aluminum radiator and a Derale dual fan controller and have no problems what so ever. Being a daily driver I was concerned about sitting in traffic when it's 80 or 90 degrees outside, but it never gets hot. I was like you, concerned about clearance, but the Contour set up is extremely low profile and looks very sanitary if done right.
 
Posted by sydewayzLX50 (Member # 10217) on :
 
+1 on the contour fans i have them installed and i have more than 6 inches of room with a 3 row fluidyne radiator, no s/c though
 




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