I need some input on getting a fan for my project. I'm putting a 78-79 plymouth slant six into my 51 International L110 pickup and I would like to know what fan will work best. This is what I need to know which one will work better (12V electric fan, fixed fan, clutch fan, flex-type). My next guestion how far from the radiator do I need to keep the fan.
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I would go electric, simply a personal preference. If that's the way you go then you'd mount the fan directly to the rad. As for engine driven fans I would say clutch is the way to go for less parasitic drag off Idle. If memory serves me there is about two inches between my engine driven fan and the radiator.

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72 dart acquired 12/08 /6,holley2b, mopar perf intake, mopar perf header, cam, built motor,904 finally re-installed, 8.75....still needs sorting out.
99 dakota 318 5 speed reg cab picked up 9/09; Trans finally fixed! woohoo!

Thank adiffrentcity for the reply.
I have to see what I can come up with.
Thanks again for the help.

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I have been using a ProComp electric fan the last 4 years. It works great! The engine warms up quicker in the mornings since it is not constantly blowing on the engine, I get better fuel mileage, the engine stays much cleaner and I do not get heat soak or carb problems after engine shut off since the fan will kick on as needed to cool the carb and engine. The entire electric fan mod was less than $100 using all new parts.

Click on the red link below to view pictures of the electric fan set up. Double click on the photo when it comes up for full screen slide show mode.

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http://cid-32f1e50ddb40a03c.photos.live ... %20Swinger


74 Swinger, 9.5 comp 254/.435 lift cam, 904, ram air, electric fans, 2.5" HP2 & FM70 ex, 1920 Holley#56jet, 2.76 8 3/4 Sure-Grip, 26" tires, 25+MPG

Thanks Aggressive Ted for the help on this. The pic helped alot.
Thanks again for the help.

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