diesel_lv
Well-Known Member
Ok, steep/expensive learning curve. I have a 1967 Coronet with a 496 stroker in it, serpentine pulley system with reverse rotation water pump and a/c. I live in Fort Mohave AZ where we regularly see 120+ temps from June thru Aug and 100+ from middle of April to beginning of Oct and mid 80's from mid Feb till Nov. The car will be driven regularly and will definitely need a/c as well as need to keep temps in check. Here's the issue. From the front of the pulley on the water pump to the radiator is 2.5 inches without the electric fans. The electric fans add 4-1/2 inches to it so there is no way to run them. The shortest fan clutch, Hayden 2947, is 2.7 inches long so still wont fit and is normal rotation only. The factory radiator to front of pulley is only 3 inches, and that is with or without the serpentine system. My question, will running an 18 or 19" reverse rotation 7 blade direct drive fan hurt anything other than robbing a few horsepower? I have the factory shroud still and it has a 20.25" opening.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Thanks in advance for any help.