Electric fan conversion for E34 520i 24v
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Wanna KPC here too...Originally posted by Zoggee@Mar 20 2005, 01:35 AM
sorry dude..I wanna kehpohchee here..!!
Dun do that!!
even the Nissan RB25det oso came with fan clutch..!! wonder why..??
sorry...just my worthless 2cents.
Supposedly the viscous fan is more reliable. Had experiences of electrically driven fans in my other car going kaput.
If I could to it, I would not take out the viscous fan but actually add in another electrical fan as a back-up or for additional cooling. :nyehehe:
I have done the electric fan mod on my other car, it has been great, temperature is maintained at the same temperature irregardless of whether it's in a jam or not.. The set-up that i use is 2 electric fans behind the radiator sucking air through...
I can't do the mod on the Bimmer as there's insufficient space fan the fans to get it. Otherwise I'd do it as well..
I can't do the mod on the Bimmer as there's insufficient space fan the fans to get it. Otherwise I'd do it as well..
id stick to the stock config. pure mechanical. u dont have any fuss getting burnt motor, worn out carbon brushes, etc. besides, ur a/c fan is actually an electric motor, which will turn on automatically when ur water temp reaches around 92-95 degrees.
if u havent notice, ur fan clutch can be adjusted if u wish to do so.
if u havent notice, ur fan clutch can be adjusted if u wish to do so.
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Removing your mechanical fan will cause a loss of low end torque!
As Zoggee has mentioned, this engine was engineered and designed with a mechanical fan.
Why are you considering an electrical one anyway? Just curios.....overheating problems or lust for power?
As Zoggee has mentioned, this engine was engineered and designed with a mechanical fan.
Why are you considering an electrical one anyway? Just curios.....overheating problems or lust for power?
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Hmmm, why does removing the viscous fan would also cause a loss of low end torque?Originally posted by kevster30@Mar 21 2005, 04:04 PM
Removing your mechanical fan will cause a loss of low end torque!
As Zoggee has mentioned, this engine was engineered and designed with a mechanical fan.
Why are you considering an electrical one anyway? Just curios.....overheating problems or lust for power?
Probably he needs more oomph.
if it's for more power....then don't bother coz i have removed the viscous coupled fan and had a blast thru and i did not feel any more power or the car feeling lighter than if it is fitted.Originally posted by kevster30@Mar 21 2005, 04:04 PM
Why are you considering an electrical one anyway? Just curios.....overheating problems or lust for power?
and a word of caution if you want to try......
1. don't attempt this in traffic
2. make sure yr aux fan functions at the pre-set temp
3. have an eagle eye on the temp gauge :yes:
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tried it and installed a electric fan a volvo, two speed fan, caution. need to be a sucking fan not a puller fan(as in the front)..
need to upgrade too the raidator switch to a 80deg 88deg , extra wires and relays..
bear in mind the following 'things' that will prop-up:
1. make sure your car battery is very good condition and make sure the battery water level is always high. fans like this sucks power.
2. your air-con fan will not on as the sucking fan is on, hence a/c not so cold.
3. start/stop engine will result your tempreture in radiator will be high.more than 3/4 b4 you start again when key in acc posistion. so fan will come on..
4. your cranking will be longer, so engine takes time to start after a few rounds.
good side ?
good and smooth acceleration. engien idle quiet also..
wanna try ? still got it in my store.. plug and play.. sockets all done..
regards.
need to upgrade too the raidator switch to a 80deg 88deg , extra wires and relays..
bear in mind the following 'things' that will prop-up:
1. make sure your car battery is very good condition and make sure the battery water level is always high. fans like this sucks power.
2. your air-con fan will not on as the sucking fan is on, hence a/c not so cold.
3. start/stop engine will result your tempreture in radiator will be high.more than 3/4 b4 you start again when key in acc posistion. so fan will come on..
4. your cranking will be longer, so engine takes time to start after a few rounds.
good side ?
good and smooth acceleration. engien idle quiet also..
wanna try ? still got it in my store.. plug and play.. sockets all done..
regards.
here's a quick way if you want to try and see how bad the clutched fan is:
jump the relay of your a/c fan. now the a/c fan will turn on all the time. take out ur fan and drive. yes it idles more quietly and no humming sound when temp is up but it loads the rest of your electrical system. u can stick with it if you like. i tried it for a week and went back to the stock setup.
jump the relay of your a/c fan. now the a/c fan will turn on all the time. take out ur fan and drive. yes it idles more quietly and no humming sound when temp is up but it loads the rest of your electrical system. u can stick with it if you like. i tried it for a week and went back to the stock setup.
