96 Fan Upgrade Questions

[laddanator]

I've been searching the web and forums for a few days for a conclusive answer to a fan upgrade solution on my 96 Cobra. I'm installing my KB soon and I will be upgrading the radiator (Mishimoto) and A/C condenser at this time and I know the stock 96 fan sucks. I know this has been covered on this forum but the answers still left me wondering.

I was looking into

1.Mark VIII fan

2.Taurus fan

3.Mishimoto electric fan, shroud kit

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mio-mmfs-mus-94?seid=srese1&gclid=CLmnmNSw9rsCFa9lOgod1B8AdA

What are you guys using?

 

[2DXTRM]

Use the stock fan, they move enough air.

 

[laddanator]

Use the stock fan, they move enough air.

That works for me but I've always been told the 96 stock fan sucked? I never had an issue but with the blower, adding more heat to the setup.

 

[xblitzkriegx]

It was the a/c consdensor that was the problem, not the fan. The 96 condensor was too dense snd didnt allow enough airflow to the radiator. 97+ cars didnt have the problem. There was a tsb issued, many cars were retrofitted. If yours wasnt, just grab a newer model and be done with it.

 

[2DXTRM]

I've been searching the web and forums for a few days for a conclusive answer to a fan upgrade solution on my 96 Cobra. I'm installing my KB soon and I will be upgrading the radiator (Mishimoto) and A/C condenser at this time and I know the stock 96 fan sucks. I know this has been covered on this forum but the answers still left me wondering.

I was looking into

1.Mark VIII fan

2.Taurus fan

3.Mishimoto electric fan, shroud kit

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mio-mmfs-mus-94?seid=srese1&gclid=CLmnmNSw9rsCFa9lOgod1B8AdA

What are you guys using?

To add more info:

1. Mark 8 fan/shroud assembly is much larger than an SN95, needs all kinds of trimming to get it to fit.

2. More of an upgrade for foxbody guys who dont want to run the stock clutch fan. I believe the cfm rating on these is similar to the 94+ fans.

3. Your stock cooling fan moves more air than that Mishimoto assembly.

 

[laddanator]

It was the a/c consdensor that was the problem, not the fan. The 96 condensor was too dense snd didnt allow enough airflow to the radiator. 97+ cars didnt have the problem. There was a tsb issued, many cars were retrofitted. If yours wasnt, just grab a newer model and be done with it.

To add more info:

1. Mark 8 fan/shroud assembly is much larger than an SN95, needs all kinds of trimming to get it to fit.

2. More of an upgrade for foxbody guys who dont want to run the stock clutch fan. I believe the cfm rating on these is similar to the 94+ fans.

3. Your stock cooling fan moves more air than that Mishimoto assembly.

Thanks for the info, guys! I plan to upgrade the A/C condenser with a 98 Cobra model. One less thing I have to buy or worry about. Stock fan it is.

On a side note. Didn't Ford also use a different fan on the 97-98? More blades?

 

[SVTCOBRA9629]

I think it was upgraded for the 98 and up. I am looking for one at a good price just to add. American Muscle sale the 98 and up fan as a upgrade also. I Believe there is some modding when using the 98 and up, but not sure.

 

[Cobranator]

As already mentioned by others the stock '96 fan is not the problem and is sufficient enough.

OP...after your KB is installed you obviously will have to get a tune so at that time get them to adjust the fan settings to come on a little sooner. That should help with the extra heat from the KB.

 

[2DXTRM]

On a side note. Didn't Ford also use a different fan on the 97-98? More blades?

94-96 style fan:

97+ style fan:

 

[Lzr96Snake]

As already mentioned by others the stock '96 fan is not the problem and is sufficient enough.



OP...after your KB is installed you obviously will have to get a tune so at that time get them to adjust the fan settings to come on a little sooner. That should help with the extra heat from the KB.

I agree. I'm running a stock 96 fan, but I switched to a 180 deg thermostat and had the tuner set my fans to kick on at 185. I haven't had any overheating issues.

 

[laddanator]

As already mentioned by others the stock '96 fan is not the problem and is sufficient enough.

OP...after your KB is installed you obviously will have to get a tune so at that time get them to adjust the fan settings to come on a little sooner. That should help with the extra heat from the KB.

I think it was upgraded for the 98 and up. I am looking for one at a good price just to add. American Muscle sale the 98 and up fan as a upgrade also. I Believe there is some modding when using the 98 and up, but not sure.

94-96 style fan:

97+ style fan:

I agree. I'm running a stock 96 fan, but I switched to a 180 deg thermostat and had the tuner set my fans to kick on at 185. I haven't had any overheating issues.

Thanks for the info. I was looking at the Reische 170 thermostat and have the tuner adjust the fan kick on and off but kinda high price for a thermostat.

Reische Performance FORD-4D 170deg Performance Thermostat - Thermostats - Cooling - 1996-1998 - Ford SVT Cobra - Vehicle Selector - Shop Now

 

[na svt]

No need for the expensive Reische thermostat, the hypertech 160 works just as well and if half the price.

The 96 fan is terrible, if changing the radiator go with a 97 or later radiator and fan.

 

[laddanator]

No need for the expensive Reische thermostat, the hypertech 160 works just as well and if half the price.

The 96 fan is terrible, if changing the radiator go with a 97 or later radiator and fan.

I already have the Mishimoto radiator for a 96. Will a 97-98 fan fit a 96 radiator? I will look into the hypertech 160

 

[shurur]

slowSVT uses the OEM fan and races his car.
He uses gasketing around the fan housing like this:
U CHANNEL from Aircraft Spruce

You can PM him.
I can't find the thread for now,

Here: post 20
https://www.svtperformance.com/foru...-crossover-to-thermostat-housing-hose.911155/

And I think SPAL actually (finally) has a PWM fan controller that works..I believe the latest version 2 is better because the stops on the adjusting pot actually stop and don't break. PN 31165 or 31163...

 

[Tabres]

The 96 fan is terrible, if changing the radiator go with a 97 or later radiator and fan.

What is so terrible about the 96 fan?

 

[shurur]

What is so terrible about the 96 fan?

I think it may be the shroud itself..see post #20 of the thread I linked to.

 

[Murder Snake]

be curious to know if the 97+ fan will fit the 96 radiator as well. I had read on other posts and forums, that the new fan was better to the point that allegedly it was part of the upgrade to the TSB that came out on the 96's. also, is the plug in different does anyone know?

 

[na svt]

The cooling tsb included a later model radiator and fan as well as a condensor.

 

[Murder Snake]

The cooling tsb included a later model radiator and fan as well as a condensor.

yep, why I was saying about the upgraded fan. also included a grille delete.

 

[laddanator]

I wonder if the 97-98 fan will fit the 96 radiator myself?

Killer price on the 98 fan

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Radiator-Cooling-Fan-Motor-Assembly-for-98-00-Ford-Mustang-V8-/130944515566