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Clay
05-09-2006, 08:37 AM
Ok Im trying to finish up my T2 swap in my GLHT. Im trying to go "simple" before I start throwing huge ICs and turbos on the thing, so for the time being Im going to try and put a daytona rad/ic combo in the car.

Ive got everything out of the front, and it actually fits (which i figured would be the major issue). As it turns out the only issue is finding a fan to fit it. The stock GLHT fan, and stock daytona fan both have interference on multiple levels.

So, in this situation, what have others done? Im assuming people have bought slimline electric fans and used them? Or I guess I can just use my GLHT radiator, and use the SRT4 IC like I plan to do eventually! ;)

thanks,

Clay
Holley
05-09-2006, 10:38 AM
IIRC Summit do cheap slimline fans, if you want it to be semi-permanent don't use the through-rad fixtures though!

Is there any space for a push fan? Old Peugeots (ie. 10 years old) have low-ish profile push fans that could be squeezed in.
tryingbe
05-09-2006, 04:27 PM
http://www.hardcars.com/thepriestmike/omni/omnialmost_2999.JPG
85GLHT-Omni
05-09-2006, 06:33 PM
Buy a 14 inch electric fan off ebay. I bought a Derale knockoffs for about a 1/3 the price retail.
Clay
05-09-2006, 10:03 PM
Yup, I got my rad/ic mounted tonight. TIGHT fit!!!!

anyway, my only option now is to buy a slim fan!

Tryinbe - is that a daytona radiator in your car?? Just wondering if the radiator cap clears the hood?? That is my only concern now.

thanks everyone!

clay
86Shelby
05-10-2006, 03:47 AM
Just beat the hood support with a hammer or cut out a portion of it to clear. That's what they did on the '86 GLHS.
Clay
05-10-2006, 08:57 AM
Just beat the hood support with a hammer or cut out a portion of it to clear. That's what they did on the '86 GLHS.

:bolt:

Well, Ill see what I need to do when I put the hood back on. Thanks for the info!
tryingbe
05-10-2006, 10:06 AM
TII radiator.

Fits just fine.
Clay
05-10-2006, 10:12 AM
TII radiator.

Fits just fine.

TII as in daytona, or TII as in GLHS? The filler neck looks like a daytona.

thanks,

clay
Clay
05-10-2006, 11:10 AM
another question on the fan: how many CFM fan do I need, and how many amps can I pull with the stock wiring?

thanks,

clay
tryingbe
05-10-2006, 12:29 PM
I would never refer any GLHS as TII, they're more like T 1.5. :)

I run a relay and a maxi-fuse with the aftermarket fan.
Clay
05-10-2006, 01:58 PM
Cool man! thanks for the info! You guys rock!
tryingbe
05-10-2006, 02:35 PM
Remember I said MAXI fuse, a 30amp should be fine. You DO NOT want a regulator size 30 amp fuse in there, you'll start to see the plastic of that fuse start melting pretty quickly.

You can buy the maxi fuse and disconnect for them at any auto part store.
Clay
05-10-2006, 02:38 PM
no problem. Ive got a stash of them around here somewhere. Just need a holder! ;)

thanks!

clay