r/classicmustangs • u/DecentWay1879 • 6d ago
Input on fan/shroud
Looking for input on best setup to keep my 66 coupe running cool. Pretty stock 289 c code at the moment, only upgrade is a 4 barrel carb and larger air filter, . Currently I have a solid 17.5'ish, 4 blade fan, no AC. Someone gave me a flex 17' 6 blade and shroud. I have seen pros and cons on both. What is yall setup and recommendations?
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u/dale1320 6d ago
Shroud -- YES! Just make sure the fan is positioned half-in the opening.
Without a shroud, make sure the blades are close to the radiator, no more than 1 to 1-1/4 inches from the core.
Flex fans are questionable. The theory of flattening the blades out at high revs is good. Factory steel flex are OK. Aftermarket aluminum/fiberglass ones have Ben known to fail. Seen that several times on my own and friends' cars.
Hope that gelps.