tj electric fan setup

tjrider · 02-13-2012, 06:49 PM

I know a lot of you guys are running these, but I want to convert to an electric fan set up on the tj. I know I can piece something together cheaper than buying a "kit". But I don't know what all I need to make this happen. What switches and such do I need and what kind of fan should I run. I do have a 180 thermostat in now. Thanks guys

superjeep · 02-16-2012, 10:06 PM

Are you having it come on at a certian temp or off of a switch. I have mine on a switch so I can shut it off in deep water. my distributer is low on the engine. their is a bunch of ways to do it jegs has some good prices. If you get a bad fan (used junk yard fan) that works at first and goes out while you are out you are screwed. I had to find a junkyard and get a manual fan to throw back on the jeep to make it back to cincinnati after my electric fan locked up.

Shawn

underpowered · 02-16-2012, 10:14 PM

the ford taurus 3.8l fan is very popular for this kinda swap. they are 2 speed and have a very high CFM rating.

tjrider · 02-17-2012, 08:34 AM

I've been reading a lot about the taurus swap. I don't like deep water so probably no switch. I didn't know if anyone had used a fan from any local parts stores

carwash · 02-17-2012, 08:59 AM

Almost any fan is great, as long as there is a proper shroud. The taurus fan is the whippety **** for sure, especially if you pick up the offroad aftermarket switch/relay system.

But again, almost any fan, if shrouded correctly is good to go.

Trigger · 02-17-2012, 09:09 AM

I ran one out of Crown Vic that worked pretty well. Never had an issue with overheating.

humpy · 02-17-2012, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash

Almost any fan is great, as long as there is a proper shroud. The taurus fan is the whippety **** for sure, especially if you pick up the offroad aftermarket switch/relay system.

But again, almost any fan, if shrouded correctly is good to go.

X2 on the shroud... I have seen quite a few electric fan setups still let motor over heat because shroud wasn't up to par... It took me a while to realize thats why one o mine was overheating

itbrokeagain · 07-09-2012, 09:50 AM

How thick is this fan? I would like to see if it will fit between my radiator and engine.

tjrider · 07-09-2012, 01:36 PM

I can measure it tonight, but I'd say @ 3" with motor. Not positive

tjrider · 07-09-2012, 10:49 PM

My tj only had @4" between the block and radiator. You can trim some of the shroud as ling as it still fits your radiator. They are pretty slim though

itbrokeagain · 07-10-2012, 12:09 AM

I may go this route then instead of changing the oil in my fan clutch. What application did you end up sourcing from?

tjrider · 07-10-2012, 08:13 AM

95 Taurus with the 3.8 motor. Single 3 wire fan

02-13-2012, 06:49 PM	#1
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	tj electric fan setup I know a lot of you guys are running these, but I want to convert to an electric fan set up on the tj. I know I can piece something together cheaper than buying a "kit". But I don't know what all I need to make this happen. What switches and such do I need and what kind of fan should I run. I do have a 180 thermostat in now. Thanks guys __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

02-16-2012, 10:14 PM	#3
underpowered They call me......Scuba Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Burlington, KY Posts: 292	the ford taurus 3.8l fan is very popular for this kinda swap. they are 2 speed and have a very high CFM rating. __________________ beat up rusted out k5

02-17-2012, 08:34 AM	#4
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	I've been reading a lot about the taurus swap. I don't like deep water so probably no switch. I didn't know if anyone had used a fan from any local parts stores __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

02-17-2012, 08:59 AM	#5
carwash pimpin' IS easy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Union, KY Posts: 3,344 Images: 605	Almost any fan is great, as long as there is a proper shroud. The taurus fan is the whippety **** for sure, especially if you pick up the offroad aftermarket switch/relay system. But again, almost any fan, if shrouded correctly is good to go. __________________

07-09-2012, 09:50 AM	#8
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	How thick is this fan? I would like to see if it will fit between my radiator and engine. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

02-16-2012, 10:06 PM	#2
superjeep Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 88	Are you having it come on at a certian temp or off of a switch. I have mine on a switch so I can shut it off in deep water. my distributer is low on the engine. their is a bunch of ways to do it jegs has some good prices. If you get a bad fan (used junk yard fan) that works at first and goes out while you are out you are screwed. I had to find a junkyard and get a manual fan to throw back on the jeep to make it back to cincinnati after my electric fan locked up. Shawn

02-17-2012, 09:09 AM	#6
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	I ran one out of Crown Vic that worked pretty well. Never had an issue with overheating.

07-09-2012, 01:36 PM	#9
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	I can measure it tonight, but I'd say @ 3" with motor. Not positive __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

07-09-2012, 10:49 PM	#10
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	My tj only had @4" between the block and radiator. You can trim some of the shroud as ling as it still fits your radiator. They are pretty slim though __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....

07-10-2012, 12:09 AM	#11
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	I may go this route then instead of changing the oil in my fan clutch. What application did you end up sourcing from? __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

07-10-2012, 08:13 AM	#12
tjrider Join Date: May 2009 Location: fairfield Posts: 320	95 Taurus with the 3.8 motor. Single 3 wire fan __________________ If you don't want it broke, don't let me drive it....