Radiator Fan replacement.

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01-08-2013 | 11:17 PM

280Venile

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Radiator Fan replacement.

anybody know of any cars with similar fans that would fit into a 1980 280zx?
there's a pick-a-part not too far away and I was wondering if anyone ha ventured down this path before?

01-09-2013 | 09:10 AM

260zturbo

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From: louisiana

Most people delete the clutch fan and put on a eletric fan with or without a shroud on it. Cant say off hand what will fit on a 280zx. Best bet take a measuring tape with you.

01-09-2013 | 09:27 AM

NismoPick

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From: Wild Wild West, UTAH!

Since there's only ~3" from the radiator to the water pump pulley, most stock fans won't fit. So yes, take a measuring tape.

The easiest solution would be to buy SPAL or Flexlite fan. Just make sure to get a high CFM, and buy name brand... the cheap ebay knock offs are cheap for a reason.