Ditto what Kar says.  The contour fan is also 2 speed.  I sourced an OEM item from the junkyard.  It was quiet and reliable, once I sorted out a reliable setup to control it.

TimC wrote:

Ditto what Kar says.  The contour fan is also 2 speed.  I sourced an OEM item from the junkyard.  It was quiet and reliable, once I sorted out a reliable setup to control it.

What's a good easy setup to control one?
 

kdgt500 wrote:

TimC wrote:

Ditto what Kar says.  The contour fan is also 2 speed.  I sourced an OEM item from the junkyard.  It was quiet and reliable, once I sorted out a reliable setup to control it.

What's a good easy setup to control one?
 

First off, I'm a fan of belt driven fans, but if an elec fan is required, Delta Current Control sells a real nice variable speed controller.  I had the DCC bargain controller for Ford 2 speed fans, and it lasted one season.  I searched the web for other options, looking for OEM parts for the control.  I eventually ended up with a volvo fan controller, and tried various VW/Audi 2 speed temp switches, and got a perfectly functioning controller setup for under $50.  Here's a link to the thread with the details.  IMHO, temp switch location is important.  The last post has all the part numbers.

http://fyi.boardhost.com/viewtopic.php?id=2272
 

Last edited by TimC (3/25/2015 12:41 PM)

Be sure and control it with a relay and the correct size wire. I have a manual ove-ride switch on mine butt.....the sensor installed on the intake cuts it on and off just fine. I LIKE a 160* sensor....fan comes on at 160* goes off when it cools below that. They do have a lifespan where a belt drive fan doesn't(don't EVEN axe how I know this)
At highway speed (especially in below 95* weather.....fan doesNOT even come on.(non AC car,of course)

This is the fan setup that I have in my 70FB with the 427 stroker, I dont remember the dimensions of the radiator but the dual fans cool it extremely well, I also have the DCC fan controller and it works well, I have never heard the fans running at full speed to keep it cool with the A/C on, One thing I will say about the DCC controller is once you place the order don't expect it real soon, he builds them as a sideline to his day job, mine took maybe 7 months to get but with that said I am very happy with it and will likely order another one for the 70 I am restoring now. 

DC wrote:

I am running the DCC controller as well and it works great with the two speed fan I am using which is off of my 95 Mustang GT. It happened to fit mine since I severly cut the radiator support to take a 29 inch Radiator. My rad is also 3 inches core thickness, two rows of 1.5 inch tubes. I have the top of my rad support two bolt removable and the rad and condensor quick release to accomodate quick engine changes. I use my car as my mobile dyno now since my local dyno connection is no longer.

Not that I would want to put in a 29" radiator, but I am curious to see what that looks like.  I even went through your old posts looking for any pictures!  I was tempted to make my radiator support removeable when my lift was a few inches short of raising my engine high enough, but opted for a better lift..

I am liking this contour fan, looks like a perfect fit on my 24" radiator.

Only pic I can find. I'll try to get one showing the fan.

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removing the top of the core support greatly reduces the strength of the engine compartment and unless it is reinforced, the rad mounts will break and the stability will be greatly reduced.

RaziBilla wrote:

Spent today looking for an oe fan and I think I have tracked one down not too far from me (110miles). Thanks for the advice guys.

you can buy them off the net for $130.00 and have it delivered.

you're going to spend around $30.00 in gas and over 4 hours of your time.
 

Last edited by barnett468 (3/28/2015 4:13 PM)

barnett468 wrote:

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removing the top of the core support greatly reduces the strength of the engine compartment and unless it is reinforced, the rad mounts will break and the stability will be greatly reduced.

There is now a sturdy bolt on top piece for the rad support with a bolt and dowel on each end. Also there is a cross brace in front of the distributor that ties into some 1.5 X .095 tubes under the fenders and aprons which go from the frame horns to the firewall. Since I routed all the wires and such through the tubing, there is very little to move to get an engine in or out. Hood stays on!

Lil' Hoss wrote:

This is the fan setup that I have in my 70FB with the 427 stroker, I dont remember the dimensions of the radiator but the dual fans cool it extremely well, I also have the DCC fan controller and it works well, I have never heard the fans running at full speed to keep it cool with the A/C on, One thing I will say about the DCC controller is once you place the order don't expect it real soon, he builds them as a sideline to his day job, mine took maybe 7 months to get but with that said I am very happy with it and will likely order another one for the 70 I am restoring now.    Hey Duane,   Did the shroud and fans come with your radiator or was it from a different company?  Looks Nice!