weshole

I have seen quite a few S13's with an SR swap that have the original shroud removed and still running the O.E. fan. Is this feasible? I have the been wanting to remove mine but, I am a litlle skeptical as to whether or not it is safe. I do have a Nismo T-stat in mine but it is stock in all other ways. Any input from people that have done this is appreciated.

battosaii930

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remove the shroud and mechanical fan get altima fans from the junkyard its way better.

weshole

That is on the spring to-do list. but what about for now?

What year altimas work btw?

240smoke

research research research. HAHA. I have no Idea personally.

battosaii930

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some people do take out the shroud but you wont cool as good at idle might even over heat in traffic on a hot day.

so i wouldnt take it off but personally i never had mechanical fan i always pulled them as soon as i got the car.

positron

Most people go for the 1993-1997 round body Altima duece fans.

Bumnah

Get a shroud for it, and the OEM fan should be fine. I removed mine because I don't like the way it looks. Reality is, the OEM fan may cool better than my electrical fan setup.

Biggamehit

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yea this is true. My Ka runs fine with my electric setup.. however the sr's seem to have issues. i see most guys running both mechanical and electrical fans.


cooling is very very important and will keep you on the track longer

Ducts
oil/trans coolers
radiators
proper fluids
racing thermostat
etc

all plays into having a nice cool day.

240smoke

My SR cools fine. My radiator did blow up last week though....