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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:40 AM
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Are radiator fans pretty much plug and play after getting them mounted correctly I ask because on my way to work (where I am now) the cars temp gage went way up when I was sitting still but when I moved it would cool down to normal and When I popped the hood at a gas station after it heated up the first time I could see the fan was not moving I'm not incredibly worried about it right now because it's -1 outside but I need to fix it before it warms up.


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I have to check the fuses first but I am betting it's the fan motor
 
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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So this is less expensive than the factory replacment unit but has more cooling power what do you guys think
http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-s...or-fan-14.html
 
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:05 AM
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I had a similar problem where the low speed fan was not working but the hight speed was. Fan would turn on almost on L on normal. Turned out to be the temp sensor on passenger side coolant tube on a 4v.
 
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:07 AM
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So this is less expensive than the factory replacment unit but has more cooling power what do you guys think
http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-s...or-fan-14.html
That is a down grade not an upgrade. The stock fan is dual speed and pulls way more then 1,900cfm. Thats not enough airflow to keep even a little v8 like ours cool. You need to check the fuse, then check the wiring for voltage to the fan to see if the fan is even the problem.
 
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:13 AM
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I have a v6 though and the stock cfm that I found was 1250
 
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:34 AM
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There is no way its that low even on low speed as its the same fan used on the v8 cars, and I guarantee you its not enough CFM to keep that motor cool.
 
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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alright do you know what diamiter the stock stang unit is cause I found one that said 14 but that seems a little small
 
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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I fixed the problem I didn't even think to look for ice the fan was frozen but it's all good now lol
 
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