i did a search but didnt find what i was looking for, so sorry if im just cluttering things up for no reason

but i need to know what year taurus efan will work, its a 16in single right? im going to pull a part tomorrow and what to get one, what else should i grab off it if i find one other than just the fan?

thanks

 

Around 94,95,96 Model years.
Some have singles and some have double smaller units.
There is a controller that goes with them but if you don't have any background and electrical info to adapt it, you will need an aftermarket controller.
The Tarus controller hookup is a bit complex and very much a special to and integrated with the Ford system.
The operating currents are high so make sure you wire with adiquite hardware and control design.
Good luck.

 

Thanks man, would it be ok to have it come on with a thermostat of some kind. I'm running 2 batteries so power isn't really an issue

 

Sure you would want it to be temperature controlled to save power and run at low road speeds in hot weather.
The fan draws more than 100 amps starting current so you need a good controller that soft starts the fans to keep the instant load down a bit.
There are aftermarket controllers to be considered.
The wiring needs to be sized to handle the peak currents as well as fuse protection.
Good soldered connections, high current relays and large gage wire in the number 10 size range must be used.
Look at the wire sizes used in the vehichle you get the hardware from as a reference to the wire you need to use for the system.
I have electrical drawings of that system and it's quite complex to adapt on a more simple basis.
Use the fan and aftermarket controller and follow instruction and do not try to go cheap or you end up with problems on the road when it counts most.
These types of projects have a way of burning up fuse holders, burn wire and switches if not sized and done corrctly.
As a reference, a starting current of 140 amps times 13.6 volts is 1904 watts of power.
The alternator and battery system must have the capacity to handle this on an intermittant basis so you need at least 140 amp alternator and associated charge wiring.
Be awhere the alternator may be rated for high current but is not designed to operate at that level full time without overheating and excess brush wear.
The car you get the fan from already has a 140 amp altenator as part of the original factory systerm design.

Good luck.

 

sounds good man thanks, i def want to to it right the first time, i dont mind paying for it if a stock swap will give me problems

whats the best "brand name" of control unit, and also a good place to shop for them

 

Not to hijack, but instead of making a whole new thread, would this work from a SHO?

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/2151005845.html

Thinking about snagging it up for a spring project. Sais it has the hardware but not sure.

 

^^ yeah that should work