LSC Mark VIII elec fan, anyone running one?

KAILUAZ · 10-26-2007, 11:23 AM

Like the title says, I can get this for cheap, looking for opinions.
If you do have one how are you mounting it?

85tjstang · 10-26-2007, 10:03 PM

I have one. It's installed using the ancient art of zip ties!!

Slick 5.0 · 10-26-2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 85tjstang

I have one. It's installed using the ancient art of zip ties!!

Nice.

Dean_T · 10-26-2007, 11:59 PM

Oh, I too wish to learn this ancient art. Who was your master? Pu Ling Yu?

Dean T

slow84lx · 10-27-2007, 09:52 AM

Many people run this fan. It pulls more air than any other fan that I have heard of. There is lots of information on this site and others for installing it if you do a little searching.

I'm personally running the same fan in two of my cars......but they're both Mark VIII's...lol.

tbovee · 10-27-2007, 12:06 PM

I trimmed the edge of mine (depth) and rivited mounting tabs like the stock schroud. A 3g alternator is a must as they draw many amps. I'm running a DCcontroller too.

Dedpedal · 10-27-2007, 12:22 PM

I have mine mounted with a cheap kit that goes thru the radiator. After I trimmed it down to depth to clear the waterpump pulley. I wrapped a piece of hatch seal around the edge, Looks great and it covers my butchery on the cut.

Marz · 10-27-2007, 01:06 PM

I have one that I plan on tossing in the LTD LX. I have a 3.8L Ford Taurus fan in the Mustang with a DC control unit too.

KAILUAZ · 10-27-2007, 06:42 PM

Cool, thanks, sounds like a winner.

doodaa · 10-29-2007, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by slow84lx

....I'm personally running the same fan in two of my cars......but they're both Mark VIII's...lol.

Same here. and have replaced the motor on one of them already. Make a note of the part number and rotation direction before you put it in. It'll make life easier when the time comes to replace that one.

83TEE · 10-29-2007, 05:05 PM

does any one have pics?

I have a lincoln mrk VIII fan as well.
trimmed to fit but not in stalled yet.
not sure how to make it permanent

v8only · 10-29-2007, 05:39 PM

funny enough, they pull so much air, all the hemi ram guys are installing them into their trucks too. I've got one that's gonna go into my hemi ram, or the mustang, lol I haven't decided yet. Guess I need to pick one up for both vehicles.

slow84lx · 10-29-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by doodaa

Same here. and have replaced the motor on one of them already. Make a note of the part number and rotation direction before you put it in. It'll make life easier when the time comes to replace that one.

already done one....no problems :-)

Do you post under the same name on the lincoln boards? Seems familiar.

mercaprirs · 10-30-2007, 02:05 AM

I used one from a 87 turbo coupethey have dual electric fans

Marz · 10-30-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mercaprirs

I used one from a 87 turbo coupethey have dual electric fans

Those are known for having problems.

Dean_T · 10-30-2007, 11:14 PM

Right now it looks like only folks who belong to the corral, stangnet and one other forum can order the dc controllers. I get a web page that says that and that's as far as I can get.

No dc controller for me, I guess.

Dean T

mercaprirs · 10-30-2007, 11:51 PM

I havent had any problems with mine it's been on my car for a little under two years. What happens to the turbo coupe fans? So I know what to look for.

JungleJetDriver · 10-31-2007, 12:11 AM

Just be sure not to use a weak relay or cheap fuse holder with it. They wont last long. Great fan though.

Found this old pic of some 30 amp fuses/holders that came with a cheap controller from Jegs, cant remember the name off hand. The radiator probe worked ok I guess since it was adjustable, but the amp draw from that fan was way too much for the fuses and 30/40 relays over time. Ended up using a bosch 75 amp relay.

slow84lx · 10-31-2007, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean_T

Right now it looks like only folks who belong to the corral, stangnet and one other forum can order the dc controllers. I get a web page that says that and that's as far as I can get.

No dc controller for me, I guess.

Dean T

Signup on either of the two forums that you mention is free and easy.....unless you have been banned? or just dislike them.

fordfreak300 · 10-31-2007, 12:09 PM

Dean sign up on the corral and you'll be fine. I need to order two, one for the stang and one for my suburban. Now my question is which color line does which speed and which is ground? I guess i could research it out or just test it with a car battery or battery charger.

85tjstang · 10-31-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 83TEE

does any one have pics?

I have a lincoln mrk VIII fan as well.
trimmed to fit but not in stalled yet.
not sure how to make it permanent

Here are some pics of my installation, I did not have to trim it, only turn it upside down, attached it with zip ties, wired it using the stock Mark VIII power distribution box, running the 50 amp fuse and 30 amp relay, for the moment I turn it on and off manually, I'll replace that with a controller box as soon as I start working again, what do you guys thinks is better the SPAL or DC controller box?

93-331-29PSI · 10-31-2007, 12:33 PM

From what I read on the corral the DCC fan controller is behind on being produced and there is about a 60 day+ wait from the time it is ordered.

85tjstang · 10-31-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fordfreak300

Dean sign up on the corral and you'll be fine. I need to order two, one for the stang and one for my suburban. Now my question is which color line does which speed and which is ground? I guess i could research it out or just test it with a car battery or battery charger.

the colors depend on the year of the car, early Marks had a 2 speed fan like the T-bird, the last Marks had automatic speed control, you can tell what you got by looking at the bottom of the connector on the motor housing, at the base of the spade connector you will see a negative sign the other two spades depend on the year, if both are positive sign you got a two speed early Mark VIII fan, if on the other hand you got one spade with the positive sign and the center spade has nothing you got the newer fan.

You can confirm this by testing the fan with a car battery, just be aware that the newer fan will cause a big short if you connect the center spade to current, Just ask me how I know

hope this helps you all out

Ken86stang · 10-31-2007, 07:55 PM

There's a good write up on the corral with installing a Taurus fan and using a Flex-a-lite fan controller from Summit. Better than waiting 60 days for a DC controller.

http://www.corral.net/forums/showthr...18#post7143518

KAILUAZ · 10-31-2007, 08:13 PM

Good info everyone, much appreciated.

10-26-2007, 11:23 AM	#1
KAILUAZ FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St Pete, FL via Kailua, HI Posts: 677	LSC Mark VIII elec fan, anyone running one? Like the title says, I can get this for cheap, looking for opinions. If you do have one how are you mounting it? __________________ 911 NEVER FORGET!! MILStang

10-26-2007, 10:03 PM	#2
85tjstang New User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 36	I have one. It's installed using the ancient art of zip ties!! __________________ 85 GT T-Top, GT40P Explorer longblock, Holley 600cfm carb, Edelbrock Performer RPM Air Gap, TFS Stage 1 cam, JBA shorty headers.

10-26-2007, 11:59 PM	#4
Dean_T Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 2,313	Oh, I too wish to learn this ancient art. Who was your master? Pu Ling Yu? Dean T __________________ Proud owner of the one and only Friggin' Futura

10-27-2007, 09:52 AM	#5
slow84lx FEP Power Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,203	Many people run this fan. It pulls more air than any other fan that I have heard of. There is lots of information on this site and others for installing it if you do a little searching. I'm personally running the same fan in two of my cars......but they're both Mark VIII's...lol. __________________ My other Hobby: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAbned6KxQw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fXulOk14D4

10-27-2007, 12:06 PM	#6
tbovee FEP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fredericksburg VA Posts: 111	I trimmed the edge of mine (depth) and rivited mounting tabs like the stock schroud. A 3g alternator is a must as they draw many amps. I'm running a DCcontroller too. __________________ 79 Notch, 5.0 EFI, AOD, 3G, complete 90 GT running gear, Full length sub frames, Dynomax cat back, Mark VIII & DC controller.

10-27-2007, 12:22 PM	#7
Dedpedal FEP User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft wright KY Posts: 99	I have mine mounted with a cheap kit that goes thru the radiator. After I trimmed it down to depth to clear the waterpump pulley. I wrapped a piece of hatch seal around the edge, Looks great and it covers my butchery on the cut. __________________ The only thing worse than a bunch of constuction workers who cant whistle is a bunch of consrtuction workers who cant whistle trying to whistle together.

10-27-2007, 01:06 PM	#8
Marz Completely Nuts Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mar Vista (Los Angeles), Ca. Posts: 5,324	I have one that I plan on tossing in the LTD LX. I have a 3.8L Ford Taurus fan in the Mustang with a DC control unit too. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT4bbl 5 spd, 1985 LTD LX AOD Cardomain: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/565542 Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/e4drht

10-27-2007, 06:42 PM	#9
KAILUAZ FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St Pete, FL via Kailua, HI Posts: 677	Cool, thanks, sounds like a winner. __________________ 911 NEVER FORGET!! MILStang

10-29-2007, 05:05 PM	#11
83TEE FEP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: River John Nova Scotia canada Posts: 504	does any one have pics? I have a lincoln mrk VIII fan as well. trimmed to fit but not in stalled yet. not sure how to make it permanent __________________ mustang gt registry http://www.mustanggt.org/forums/inde...eferrerid=3400 F irst O n R ace D ay

10-29-2007, 05:39 PM	#12
v8only FEP Super Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: corona, ca Posts: 9,399	funny enough, they pull so much air, all the hemi ram guys are installing them into their trucks too. I've got one that's gonna go into my hemi ram, or the mustang, lol I haven't decided yet. Guess I need to pick one up for both vehicles. __________________ Jeremy -86 mustang SSP X CHP Unit # 3788-bone stock & staying that way -66 mustang, gt40y aluminum headed crate motor, t5, 8.8 rear -66 Mustang c code 65c bench seat car....roller, future project -72 Maverick 5.0 resto in process Entire 1986 electrical and vacuum troubleshooting manual download http://slantnosefox.com/picturehosti...g%20manual.zip

10-30-2007, 02:05 AM	#14
mercaprirs FEP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. madison, IA Posts: 217	I used one from a 87 turbo coupethey have dual electric fans

10-30-2007, 11:14 PM	#16
Dean_T Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So. Cal Posts: 2,313	Right now it looks like only folks who belong to the corral, stangnet and one other forum can order the dc controllers. I get a web page that says that and that's as far as I can get. No dc controller for me, I guess. Dean T __________________ Proud owner of the one and only Friggin' Futura

10-30-2007, 11:51 PM	#17
mercaprirs FEP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ft. madison, IA Posts: 217	I havent had any problems with mine it's been on my car for a little under two years. What happens to the turbo coupe fans? So I know what to look for.

10-31-2007, 12:11 AM	#18
JungleJetDriver FEP User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ATX Posts: 64	Just be sure not to use a weak relay or cheap fuse holder with it. They wont last long. Great fan though. Found this old pic of some 30 amp fuses/holders that came with a cheap controller from Jegs, cant remember the name off hand. The radiator probe worked ok I guess since it was adjustable, but the amp draw from that fan was way too much for the fuses and 30/40 relays over time. Ended up using a bosch 75 amp relay. Last edited by JungleJetDriver; 10-31-2007 at 12:21 AM. Reason: Pic

10-31-2007, 12:09 PM	#20
fordfreak300 FEP Super Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,183	Dean sign up on the corral and you'll be fine. I need to order two, one for the stang and one for my suburban. Now my question is which color line does which speed and which is ground? I guess i could research it out or just test it with a car battery or battery charger. __________________ 84 Mustang GT, 91 roller motor, SEFI conversion, MSD ignition, B cam, welded subs, aftermarket upper control arms, g-force t5z tranny, 3.73 gears in 8.8, rear disc conversion.

10-31-2007, 12:33 PM	#22
93-331-29PSI FEP Supporter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Mills, North Carolina/Norfolk Virginia Posts: 2,763	From what I read on the corral the DCC fan controller is behind on being produced and there is about a 60 day+ wait from the time it is ordered. __________________ 83 GT Turbo 84 GT Turbo (on it's way) 84 RS Turbo (Rotter) 86 Capri (Project Green Bean)

10-31-2007, 07:55 PM	#24
Ken86stang FEP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Painesville, Ohio Posts: 104	There's a good write up on the corral with installing a Taurus fan and using a Flex-a-lite fan controller from Summit. Better than waiting 60 days for a DC controller. http://www.corral.net/forums/showthr...18#post7143518

10-31-2007, 08:13 PM	#25
KAILUAZ FEP Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St Pete, FL via Kailua, HI Posts: 677	Good info everyone, much appreciated. __________________ 911 NEVER FORGET!! MILStang

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