Condenser Fan

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Does anyone know if there is an aftermarket fan for the A/C condenser that you can use with the OEM shroud?

YEs- I've seen a few in photos. And DeTomaso once offered a different multi-blade fan that presumably attach to the OEM motor and fit in the stock-appearing shroud. Call Steve Wilkinson for more info on this option.

Check out this thread, courtesy of Adams (A Hudson on this board):
http://pantera.infopop.cc/eve/...274/m/7640064115/p/1



I have one of these too, but I haven't installed it yet; I will once my engine rebuild is done.

Thanks guys, this is what I am looking for. Unfortunately the seller link on EBay is closed.
Garth, since you have on can you get any manufacture info & model number off of it?
Maybe I can hunt one down!
Thanks again!

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Unfortunately the seller link on EBay is closed.

Is this the right model? Sure looks like it is. Same size and maker.

http://tinyurl.com/27hf8o7

Larry

Thanks Larry,

That does look like it, for 18 bucks I’ll try it out. This should finish off all the parts need for #3178 A/C upgrades.
Thanks to all again!!

You might look into Spal fans too. Certainly not the cheapest, but high quality (lightweight) fans.

http://www.spalusa.com/store/main.aspx

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Garth, since you have on can you get any manufacture info & model number off of it?
Maybe I can hunt one down!

I'm out of town right now - took the family away for Mother's Day, but will look for it in the messy garage when I get home - I can't even remember where I put it since the car's been down for 3 years now. If I find it, I'll check measurements too.

I bought one of the fans but after looking at it, are we sure it moves more air? The size of a motor isn’t an exact indication of power but the motor on the new fan looks pretty wimpy.

Mike

FWIW, The Southern Air 10" fan I used during my A/C upgrade allegedly moves 1000 cubic feet of air per minute.

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Originally posted by Pantera 1887:
I bought one of the fans but after looking at it, are we sure it moves more air? The size of a motor isn’t an exact indication of power but the motor on the new fan looks pretty wimpy.

Mike

I compared both fans using a very unscientific feel test and that little tiny motor on the new fan feels like it is moving way more air. It’s rated at 1200 CFM and I have no idea what the stock fan moves. My 71 car has the large shroud around the condenser rather that the small box used on the later cars so we will see.

Mike

Can’t update the original thread because it is closed. From the testing and posting on Youtube it looks like the vacuum at the back of the Pantera is only a myth. The links are here http://www.youtube.com/results...a+air+flow+test&aq=f

Mike