This weekend I finally took on my e-fan project. I installed a dual fan setup out of an '03 'Vette. With very minor trimming, they fit absolutely perfect. And you can pick these up used for $100 or less. I used the MAD fan controller, and a set of Perma-Cool mounting tabs. Total spent - less than $200. Great alternative to the $400 setups out there.

They're dual 12" fans, very quiet and a ton of CFM:

 

Total Project cost? I know that MAD controller isn't cheap.
Nice mod!

 

Yep, got the fans for $90, the MAD controller is $90, and a few bucks for wires. Lots of clearance in the front now too. I love it!

 

Damn, thats a great idea! Where was this post couple years ago when I spent $400 on a new setup from LFP?!!
Wonder how much cfm they actually put out.............. Nice looking setup!

 

Don't know, but take a look at the front facia on a Vette and you can see it needs all the cooling it can get. The fans are extremely strong, but for some reason nearly silent. Can't hear them from the front when the engine is running.

For anyone contemplating a DIY fan kit, this was a breeze. The MAD controller works great, is adjustable, and has a circuit breaker instead of a fuse. Another thing I like about it is that fan #2 comes on when 1) the engine demands it, and/or 2) when the temperature of the A/C condenser demands it. In other words, fan #2 doesn't come on and stay on just because the A/C is running. So on the highway, one or both fans can kick off.

 

thats a trick mod... i like the fact that you have all that clearance now wjhich is exactly im looking for.. how exactly did you mount the fan and what did you use to mount it??

 

cool. i hated the noise when i had mine installed...that and the lights dimming everytime it came on made me crazy.

 

Mounted the fans with this kit from Perma Cool, part # 105 - very secure, and it cost $5.

 

good deal.. EBAY here i come...LOL

 

Great job. Need to see more DYI projects like this.

 

Thanks guys. I highly recommend doing this yourself. You save a lot of money, and have the satisfaction of doing something a little unique to your ride.

 

Who says it's all been done before? It's great to see someone come up with a great idea.

 

now with everyone going out to buy vette fans, this is going to be another expo consel that keeps going up in price.

Another alt. is a viper GTs fan, which I have in my truck. 180 total.

 

I think I'm going to go with dual 14 inch fans ...
P/N Hayden 3690

I might go with two 16" P/N 3712 in red...

 

HI!... TWO 16" DERALE fans for $185(U.S) been running strong with no problems for almost 7 years now. 4400CFM.