***â¤Follow my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stan1leAlso The Homies! Messages: 266 Likes Received: 0 Joined: Mar 26, 2008 Location: Omaha. You will get rid of that annoying "whirl wind" sound that the factory fan makes, as our fan … First you will need the Byron fan, electric motor mount, 6 mm shaft adapter and fan. well ok now i also hear that the most horror stories were from the perma-cool unit....i hear the flex a lite is ok....i would really rather buy it (being only 499, its not really an issue for price anymore) then make my own, but if anyone has HORRIBLE story with the flex a lite please share. Electric fan conversion Discussion in 'Technical Discussions' started by oneradride, Nov 2, 2008. 23 Posts . Electric fans are touted for their modest horsepower gains. Electric fan conversion Discussion in 'Technical Discussions' started by oneradride, Nov 2, 2008. This is a direct-fit, bolt-on Flex-A-Lite® dual electric-fan system for 1992-1999 Chevrolet and GMC trucks, Suburbans, Tahoes and full-size Blazers and Yukons that have a 34-inch radiator core. Hi guys (and hopefully also some ladies) Did someone though to convert the clutch fan for the radiator to a electric driven fan? electric fan conversion I get a lot of questions about doing the electric fan setups on TBI trucks. Fan modules include all of the necessary components to convert from a mechanical fan to an electric fan for the LS swap. A few of the bonuses that you will reap after installing one of our electric fan conversion kits: 10-15% better gas mileage. When I had a dual fan setup, it would hit 205 or so in hot traffic with the AC on. When doing a converision you will no doubt hear about the Continental electric fan in ⦠wouldn't it be wiser if going off-roading to convert to total electric then? Our engines, unmodified, run between 190 and 195. I will make a DIY video later. That’s right: no scrubbing required. I suggest you read to the beginning of this thread because I made my fan set-up. Many engines run at over 210* for emissions and economy reasons. I was wondering if someone can send me a link to a thread or website where there is a good how to on the electric fan conversion. Im looking at an electric fan conversion package. Our engines, unmodified, run between 190 and 195. I was wondering if anyone knew of a fan kit for my discovery, I would like to get rid of my mechanical one and run two electric. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Nov 2, 2008 at 12:54 PM #1. oneradride Full Access Member. - Take your electric fan and slide it against the radiator and screw in the torx screw - Plug the electric fan to the connector where the aux fan was plugged into - Place back the control unit and the other wiring to the electric fan shroud Viola, you're done. With an electric fan you get full draw across the radiator any time that the fan is on. A few of the bonuses that you will reap after installing one of our electric fan conversion kits: 10-15% better gas mileage. With a mechanical fan it is always turning even if the clutch is not engaged you still have a rotating mass that uses up power. Electric fans are touted for their modest horsepower gains. The hydraulic fan is working but its not moving in speed or stopping, its just constantly spinning at a low speed. I have done a few now and have narrowed it down to just 2 routes that I recommend. In this video we show the electric fan conversion install on a Dodge Dakota. Sort By Direct-fit Black Magic Xtreme electric fan for 2003-2009 Dodge Ram. ok so heres a question sounds stupid... is the HP increase a real increase or only a RWHP increase so its only like "observed" hp increase or is it actually a HP gain with an electric fan... alright so the most benefit if it did add back from alternator strain would be the a/c at idle thing...i am considering this project with the flexalite for sure, keeping everything from mechanical in case. I was looking at napa and they sell some electric fans that I could wire in, in place of the engine driven fan. Thanks for sharing your observations on this - definitely interesting. Flex-A-Lite® manufactures high-performance electric fan conversions systems for a variety of Dodge Ram full-size trucks (both with the HEMI and Cummins turbodiesel engines), as well as Ford F-150 (gasoline engines) and Super Duty trucks with Power Stroke engines. The electric fan conversion rocks if you do any slow crawling off-road. The radiator fan on my 81 GL500 is showing the dreaded cracks radiating outward from the hub, so before it fails catastrophically during use I want to do the electric fan conversion … On the 99-02 trucks the electric fan conversion harness has 6 total connections to make: one connection to each fan, constant power to the relays, ground, blue trigger wire to pin 42 on the ECM connector, and green trigger wire to the A/C clutch signal wire. A fan-assisted oven has two heating elements, top and bottom, and a fan at the back which merely circulates the hot air. If I remember correctly you can make your own for under $300 and some change. since we often see questions come up regarding what is involved in properly completing the conversion on the 99-04 GM Trucks. Ford F Series and Bronco Electric Fan Conversion Kits. ***If you enjoyed the video SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON AND HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! I was wondering what y'all recommend for an electric fan conversion on my 540. Also, the fan(s) should be able to pull at least 2,800 CFM's total. I've mailed it to him because I'm confident my conversion will last. There are four types of fan designs Be Cool supplies: Super Duty Motor – A 16-inch electric fan which is capable of 3,140 cubic feet of airflow per minute (cfm) and mounts against a radiator core. I am getting a bit tired of the "747 turbo fan from hell" sound coming from under the hood when I run my air conditioning or it is hot outside. I did an Electric Fan Conversion 22 years ago. Adding an electric fan reduces the power of mechanical devices to turn on the belt, giving you more power at the wheels. Yes, alternators and generators require more HP to turn them the more load that is placed on them. 4.0 out of 5 stars 90. This conversion has been credited with gains ranging from 15-20 RWHP and fuel economy improvements of ⦠Why not have the best of both worlds. I own a 2002 LS with the 3.9. Absolutely no problems! This write up will cover the basic of the install on the 99-02 platforms, but is Although, with the added electrical load. i mean same slow speed thing .... and a bigger radiator for that matter. X3 E83 X3 3.0i Fan housing, mounting parts > 17113400022 it looks like the E83 X3 automatic came with an electric fan as well. When the PCM triggers the two additional relays, the same voltage flows through each electric fan motor. With the new fan bolted in place, we're able to now move onto wiring. Choosing an electric radiator fan is a matter of matching the right-sized cooling fan and radiator combo for your engine. To ⦠I have a 2004 Silverado 1500 that I installed a later model electric fan on, with the wiring harness from LS1fans.com. Fan ovens are also super straightforward to maintain. The only hard part looks like a ~36 mm bolt. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 6, 2011. 95. Reply. E fan works great in hot weather saw couple hundred degree days and no problem. 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