Engine Fan on my '92

[Lucky92]

Ok. So my fan was blowing like I had twin turbo's. Clutch on the fan was locked up. Went to the parts store and bought a new one and replaced in an hour or so (and I agree, the shroud is a bithc). Sounds nice now and I can actually hear the motor rev and the radio play. But when it warms up a little the fan starts blowing just as loud. I know it's a thermal clutch on there and this makes sense but should it blow so damned loud? Is efan a better/quieter alternative. What does efan do for MPG? I have already taken it from 14 to 18 city just by changing the clutch.

Remember, I'm new to the forum, new to Pathys, and a little rusty in the garage.

Thanks.

[GrimGreg]

An e-fan is great; only runs when it needs to, barely noticable noise wise when engine is running, you can get a fan that will pull more air than the stock fan, and it helps MPG because you aren't turning that extra weight on the front of the engine.

 

I would get about 18mpg on long hauls before, I got 20-22mpg on a long haul after I had installed the e-fan. The short trip-in town is even a little better still, up from 14mpg to 16mpg.

[fordsho90]

^what grim said^ not only do you gain mpg's but will also pick up a couple of h.p and as lithagic our pathys are on h.p I will take all I can get.....same with a.c dont use it get rid of the belt........old hot rodders tricks

[Casey.T]

replaced in an hour or so (and I agree, the shroud is a bithc).

 

hehe, I think all of us have busted a knuckle or 2....

[GrimGreg]

I just hated trying to get the fan back onto the water pump after the T-belt replacement, my hands couldn't reach to get the damn nuts on .

[sw]

you can get a fan that will pull more air than the stock fan

scuzz me????

 

electric fan pulling more air than a mechanical fan??

 

[GrimGreg]

Mine is rated at 9000cfm, no matter engine rpm

 

edit :o 1500

Edited April 7, 2006 by GrimGreg

[Lucky92]

Busted knuckles is right. And getting it back on the water pump...JEEZ!!!

Not only are those 10mm nuts hard to keep a hold on but getting them to thread was probably the worst part of it. I had to dig them out of the skid plate 3 times after dropping them. I still have to post pics too.

[Casey.T]

Mine is rated at 9000cfm, no matter engine rpm 

 

GG what Efan do you have??

 

Toss us a pic or 2 please

[sw]

elecy fan rated at 9000 cfm :eek:

 

gg you wouldnt happen to have mech fan cfm's would you?

 

i not convinced. mech fans put out huge amounts of air.

 

i remember vsicks talking about this years go before he did his motor swap. iirc some figures were talked about. elecy fan approx 2200-2300 cfm and mech fan around ten times that. just going by vauge memory.

[GrimGreg]

I think I made an error, I'm thinking that my fan actually does around 1500cfm . I think I got the part # confused with the cfms (been 2 years since I installed the thing ).

 

It's one of the largest available, a 16" Hayden.

 

 

All I have is my stock temp guage, but it can cool it from half way up the guage down to 1/4 on the guage in about 1 min.

[Guest 95path addict]

Yea I agree you cant beat an e fan but for those who must go that route

never buy aftermarket fans, there all loud (overkill) . Try to find OEM

if possible junkyard / ebay .....

[GrimGreg]

Mine is quite

[Guest 95path addict]

Sorry I meant the manual fans are loud , not the e fans ..

[Casey.T]

This Fan?

 

1995 Nissan Pathfinder Electric Cooling Fan Flexalite 116

 

Availabilty:

Engine - Body: V6, 3.0L - XE

V6, 3.0L - SE

V6, 3.0L - LE

 

Description: Trimline Straight Blade, Slim Design Electric Fan, Fits In Even Tight Clearance Applications, Increases Fuel Milage And Performance Over Stock Fan, 16" Diameter, Pusher Or Puller Fan, Thru Core Mount, Installation Instructions In English Or Spanish, Black, Use When Replacing A Primary Fan, Electric Fans Are Not Recommended As Primary Fan For 4-Core Radiator Application, Additional 504 Spacer May Be Required.

[Lucky92]

I noticed mention of noise. So mine ain't the only one then. Glad to know it. When my fan is engaged you can hear it a block away, literally.

[Spooled]

I put a Perma Cool 16" fan on my 200SX with VG30E. I absolutely love it! You can barely hear it running, and the upper end Perma Cools run 2950cfm, which is plenty! I'm planning on putting one on my Pathy here shortly.