I'm doing the Taurus E-Fan conversion, however i need a fan from a 3.8l Taurus, which is 95 or older - i can't find them anymore, i looked at over 40 Taurus' this weekend, all newer and/or not the 3.8l.

Looking at Rockauto, i see you can get a few different makes of replacement fan, from $60 to $80.
I'm not aware of these brands, so i'm looking for input on their quality, or indeed another suitable fan that would fit/suit.



SPECTRA PREMIUM/COOLING DEPOT CF15041

APDI/PRO 6018115 {#620101, F4DZ8C607C, F4DZ8C607CA} Single Fan Assembly

TYC 620640 {#620101, F4DZ8C607CA, FO3115114} Dual Radiator and Condenser Cooling Fan Assembly

FOUR SEASONS 35317

Dorman 620-101 Radiator Fan Assembly

 

Dorman is at the bottom of the pile.
Spectra is a Canadian company that makes it's own rad's, but I don't know about the electric fans.
Why don't you ask them.

 

Dorman is the most expensive, you don't rate their quality? i'm asking after quality here, nothing else (unless you're mentioning another suitable fan Vs a Taurus fan )

 

I know the Dorman synchronizers are no good.
Fuel pumps don't last either, so more then likely Chinese.
So it's a safe bet that the electric motors in the fans are Chinese too.
None of the fuel pumps last though other them Motor Craft.

The Chinese can make a good product, but there is no way of knowing what you're going to get.

I don't know what's suitable for a V6, but I know what to avoid.

 

Yeah, avoidance of the makes people have had issues with specifically is good, i'm not familiar with aftermarket OE replacement parts here.

 

Remind me again why you want to go to an electric fan ?

 

Haha, don't try and talk me out of this, it's my mini project for now

 

I'm just sayin, what's wrong with the factory set-up ?
You and I live in the same climate.
My truck warms up plenty past.
Temp gauge climbs to the middle and I have good heat (if even too hot) in about 5 or 10 minutes of driving, if that long.

 

Oh, i'm 90% convinced my fan clutch is playing up - i also don't really like mech fans, though my reasons are weak and somewhat fickle.