Ford Taurus Fan 250ci

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  1. Butters

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    im looking to up grade my stock mechanical fan for something better on these hot days the car likes to get to 200-210. I have a 190 thermostat works great on cooler days not so much on hotter days. Right now it's a 250 6 cylinder/c4 all stock with all new hoses heater core and thermostat and radiator has been flushed. I'm going to put a 302 in it later and know how to do the fan for that but want to keep it cooler now so I can enjoy driving it and not worry about it. Looking to see if anyone has done a Taurus fan to a 250 I 6 or the 2 extra cylinders make it impossible to fit(which on test fit it seems) and advise or pictures would help. I will just try a flex fan with a upgraded radiator if all else fails.
     
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    Anything under 225*F is fine, I would not worry about it ...
     
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    Using a lower degree thermostat will help to put the fire out before it gets to hot
     
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    Jamie Miles on this form did a taurus fan on a i6 try to search it was a long time ago .. s for a controller the volvo is the best bang for your buck form 6.00 to 10.00 dollars at your local junk yard or 50.00 dollars at NAPA you will still need to get connectors from the jyard
     
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    I hear that a lot but I'd rather have an electric fan it's what I want
     
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    Yes but our winters get in the negatives and the heater works great during this time and I'd like not having to change the t stat out every season haha
     
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    Thank you I am just going to be using the Volvo relay for now through a 3 way toggle switch for budget wise.
     

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