Good info Ted! Thank you! So a few questions... Can this hook up in the stock wiring for 94&95? And is it a soft start? Also do we hook up so both start at same time? I'm really considering doing this and just moving the ABS forward 1/2 inch
You're welcome. It can be wired using the 94/95 hi/low. Contour used pretty much the same system. Its not exactly softstart but if you use hi/low and the resister it would start on half speed. It doesn't draw any more amps than the 94/95 fan does anyway so it shouldn't cause any problems even starting on both fans at full speed. I'm just going to delete the ABS myself.
Most people mount one of the slim tanks on the shroud. LMR put one in their Foxbody/Contour fan kit. The CCRM can be relocated to several other spots also.
The way you spoke about when you put a 2 or 3 core radiator and a condenser coil in front of this fan it renders it about useless scares me! Am i reading what you said wrong ? I bought a couple of these Contour fans at the pick and pull to have a fan and a backup spare more than a few years ago as a project to add electric fans to my '70 Javelin. Forum members raved about how they fit the radiator so well. After watching your video im thinking that i might be wasting my time and would be better off just leaving the mechanical flex fan alone and forgetting ever installing an electric fan. You spoke of a part 2 where your going to install the fans and try them out...i suppose its a little too cool to get a good impression until the summer heat comes back? Thanks for time, appreciate the video! Here's a video i found later pertaining to flow through core obstructions pretty interesting. th-cam.com/video/sNW2tS6bljc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KtwzQxNRhyeEG_Cp
2 rows work fine. I recommend a 2 row with large tubes, 1-1 1/2" Those allow good flow with less restriction. In that video he used wind speed instead or CFM. CFM with the tool calibrated to the fan size is a more accurate measurement.
I have a 2 core brass and copper radiator now with a 3 core brass new in the box . I guess less is more and sometimes going to a thicker radiator is actually going backwards even with a mechanical fan if it can't pull enough air through the restriction. How do you think the Contour set-up would compare to the original mechanical 18" 5 blade flex fan that came original on being able to cool in extreme heat of summer in stop and go or traffic situations? Everyone always seems to strive for the thermostat temp. of 180 or 195 no matter how hot it gets outside and thinks they have a problem if they can't maintain it in all situations,but like you discussed that higher temps are ok and even benefical up to about 240 ?? on burning condensation from the oil. What temp thermostat do you run and recommend and at what temperature do you get nervous when in a hot stop and go situation? Thank you for your reply and i hope you still have plans to try out the Contour fans and maybe make a report of how they did. I'm Still learning which is always good thanks for your time! 😊
Good info, Ted.
I believe that one will do a good job.
Good info Ted! Thank you!
So a few questions... Can this hook up in the stock wiring for 94&95? And is it a soft start? Also do we hook up so both start at same time? I'm really considering doing this and just moving the ABS forward 1/2 inch
You're welcome. It can be wired using the 94/95 hi/low. Contour used pretty much the same system. Its not exactly softstart but if you use hi/low and the resister it would start on half speed. It doesn't draw any more amps than the 94/95 fan does anyway so it shouldn't cause any problems even starting on both fans at full speed. I'm just going to delete the ABS myself.
Anther question is where would we put overflow bottle?
Most people mount one of the slim tanks on the shroud. LMR put one in their Foxbody/Contour fan kit. The CCRM can be relocated to several other spots also.
One I get mine installed I'll do a part 2 with the overflow in place.
Good vid !
Thank you. Part 2 is being edited. Thanks for commenting.
The way you spoke about when you put a 2 or 3 core radiator and a condenser coil in front of this fan it renders it about useless scares me! Am i reading what you said wrong ?
I bought a couple of these Contour fans at the pick and pull to have a fan and a backup spare more than a few years ago as a project to add electric fans to my '70 Javelin. Forum members raved about how they fit the radiator so well. After watching your video im thinking that i might be wasting my time and would be better off just leaving the mechanical flex fan alone and forgetting ever installing an electric fan.
You spoke of a part 2 where your going to install the fans and try them out...i suppose its a little too cool to get a good impression until the summer heat comes back? Thanks for time, appreciate the video!
Here's a video i found later pertaining to flow through core obstructions pretty interesting.
th-cam.com/video/sNW2tS6bljc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KtwzQxNRhyeEG_Cp
2 rows work fine. I recommend a 2 row with large tubes, 1-1 1/2" Those allow good flow with less restriction. In that video he used wind speed instead or CFM. CFM with the tool calibrated to the fan size is a more accurate measurement.
I have a 2 core brass and copper radiator now with a 3 core brass new in the box . I guess less is more and sometimes going to a thicker radiator is actually going backwards even with a mechanical fan if it can't pull enough air through the restriction.
How do you think the Contour set-up would compare to the original mechanical 18" 5 blade flex fan that came original on being able to cool in extreme heat of summer in stop and go or traffic situations? Everyone always seems to strive for the thermostat temp. of 180 or 195 no matter how hot it gets outside and thinks they have a problem if they can't maintain it in all situations,but like you discussed that higher temps are ok and even benefical up to about 240 ?? on burning condensation from the oil.
What temp thermostat do you run and recommend and at what temperature do you get nervous when in a hot stop and go situation?
Thank you for your reply and i hope you still have plans to try out the Contour fans and maybe make a report of how they did. I'm Still learning which is always good thanks for your time! 😊