I am looking to replace the OEM 5-blade fan on my '66 C2 327 w/original A/C with an upgraded 6 or 7 blade fan. The NCRS judging manual indicates OEM 7 blade fans are sometimes found in A/C applications on '66 C2s. Part No. 3955182 (7 blade 66-69 427) has been suggested. Is this correct and, if not, what is correct for my application? Is there any interchange w/other 7 blade OEM GM fans for Camaro, Chevlle, Impala, etc.?
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Re: 66 327 A/C fan
I am looking to replace the OEM 5-blade fan on my '66 C2 327 w/original A/C with an upgraded 6 or 7 blade fan. The NCRS judging manual indicates OEM 7 blade fans are sometimes found in A/C applications on '66 C2s. Part No. 3955182 (7 blade 66-69 427) has been suggested. Is this correct and, if not, what is correct for my application? Is there any interchange w/other 7 blade OEM GM fans for Camaro, Chevlle, Impala, etc.?
I don't think that any 1967 Corvettes with or without C-60 ever used a 7 blade fan. Your 5 blade fan is likely a GM #3789562 which was used for 1967 Corvettes with small block and C-60.
The GM #3955182 is a 7 blade fan. However, it was never originally used for any 1967 Corvette. In fact, it did not even exist until 1969. It can be used for a 1967 Corvette, though, but it will be "incorrect". Also, it's a very hard piece to find, not reproduced as far as I know, and will be very expensive if you do happen to find one.
You could probably improve your cooling fan performance if you used the GM #3888366 fan which was used for 1967 427 applications. It's still a 5 blade fan but I believe it has a greater angle on the blades. This fan is also very hard to find and expensive. However, a reproduction is available for about 200 bucks.In Appreciation of John Hinckley- Top
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Why not talk about why you want to deviate from factory stock (5-blade) to a 6 or 7-blade fan? The original should work A-OK unless you have other cooling system issues (worn/aged radiator, fan clutch that's not up to speed, engine construction deviations, Etc.).
If the alternative issues are afoot on your car, it might be best to find/fix them then 'bandage' the situation via a fan transplant...- Top
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Re: 66 327 A/C fan
Why not talk about why you want to deviate from factory stock (5-blade) to a 6 or 7-blade fan? The original should work A-OK unless you have other cooling system issues (worn/aged radiator, fan clutch that's not up to speed, engine construction deviations, Etc.).
If the alternative issues are afoot on your car, it might be best to find/fix them then 'bandage' the situation via a fan transplant...New England chapter member, 63 Convert. 327/340- Chapter/Regional/national Top Flight, 72 coupe- chapter and regional Top Flight.- Top
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James - In spite of the ambiguity of the statement in the 1966 Corvette TIM&JG there is a documented case of an early 66 production sb C60 equipped Corvette with some 1965 C60 production parts including the 7-blade fan blade assembly. Pete- Top
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James------
I don't think that any 1967 Corvettes with or without C-60 ever used a 7 blade fan. Your 5 blade fan is likely a GM #3789562 which was used for 1967 Corvettes with small block and C-60.
The GM #3955182 is a 7 blade fan. However, it was never originally used for any 1967 Corvette. In fact, it did not even exist until 1969. It can be used for a 1967 Corvette, though, but it will be "incorrect". Also, it's a very hard piece to find, not reproduced as far as I know, and will be very expensive if you do happen to find one.
You could probably improve your cooling fan performance if you used the GM #3888366 fan which was used for 1967 427 applications. It's still a 5 blade fan but I believe it has a greater angle on the blades. This fan is also very hard to find and expensive. However, a reproduction is available for about 200 bucks.
Joe, he says it's a '66 not a '67 - this topic is complicated enough .....- Top
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Yes, you're right. I blew it. I cannot figure out how I thought he was talking about 1967.
Some earlier 1966 Corvettes with C-60 did originally use a 7 blade fan of GM #3853943. I don't know where one would find one of these, though. It was a Corvette-only piece. It was discontinued from SERVICE in August, 1977 and replaced by a fan that had been around since 1968 and used for other Chevrolet applications, GM #3931002. The latter was discontinued without supercession in September, 1986. The 3931002 is a lot easier to find than the 3853943, though.In Appreciation of John Hinckley- Top
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I appreciate all of your advice. My entire cooling system is new per OEM spec (new OEM Harrison alum rad, OEM shroud, fan, belts, water pump, etc.) and well sorted. My issue is exactly as you guys describe - fine at speed but a little hot at idle (not too hot - but I hate to see 210 at any time). Purely a function of air flow at rest. Our So Cal summers are challenging for any cooling system (110 degress, sometimes hotter). And my practice is not to use the A/C (I learned that thru a succession of 911s). My purpose is to retain the OEM 5 blade and if there is an OEM enhanced equivalent that will draw more air - I figure that's cheap insurance for my motor. You've given me something to chew on. My next stop are the threads on cooling systems to make sure I've got everything dialed in correctly.- Top
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I appreciate all of your advice. My entire cooling system is new per OEM spec (new OEM Harrison alum rad, OEM shroud, fan, belts, water pump, etc.) and well sorted. My issue is exactly as you guys describe - fine at speed but a little hot at idle (not too hot - but I hate to see 210 at any time). Purely a function of air flow at rest. Our So Cal summers are challenging for any cooling system (110 degress, sometimes hotter). And my practice is not to use the A/C (I learned that thru a succession of 911s). My purpose is to retain the OEM 5 blade and if there is an OEM enhanced equivalent that will draw more air - I figure that's cheap insurance for my motor. You've given me something to chew on. My next stop are the threads on cooling systems to make sure I've got everything dialed in correctly.
This could be what you are looking for. Bryan
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000370a~Z5Z5Z5AADNE~ P250.00~~~~S32G0DKQ0468101278250G~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z5000 0370a- Top
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