elctric fan

[cjwalkeriii]

hey guys. this is my first post and I am hoping someone can help!. Anyhow, with rising gas prices and the craving for more power, I have been doing a few mods to my 94 xj 4.0. The question I have is can I replace the stock mechanical fan with an electric? I have done this with other cars, but thats exactly what they were, cars... So is there any problems with putting a 16' in there? With my calcualtions, that should give enough air flow (2800cfm) to keep it cool, and still have the aux for the ac? let me know, thanks guys...

 

[imma honky]

Search is your friend.....
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/

 

[techno1154]

Yes you can but space in front of the 4.0 and I assume that is the engine you have, is of the premiun. Do a search of the forum. Many XJ's have done that with varing degree of sucess.

 

[PaulJ]

Spend your fan money on gas and you'll be money ahead. With the aerodynamics of an XJ, the fan is insignificant.

 

[Planetcat]

Last summer: I put a flex a lite 110 (thinnest fan I could find to fit in the tight space), kept overheating, and put the clutch fan back in with a new clutch. No more overheating. The extra horsepower was noticeable, but not worth the breakdowns on summer trips. Also, I went through 2 flex a lite fans, because under really bumpy conditions wheeling or on washboard roads, the fan blade would tilt off its axis, hit the radiator, break a blade or two, and short out/blow fuse. I did this with 2 separate fans that were rock solid mounted to the body/frame. If your 16" fan is up to the task, you will definitely notice more hp. LOL.

 

[cjwalkeriii]

wow. well thanks for the input guys. maybe i will just stick woth the stock one....lol
thanks