S62 5.0L Engine cooling

[Naj]

So update... apparently original fan is 18inch!

I posted a question on M5board and a reply came for a DIY for the same. Funny enough Bruno sourced the same exact reply! LOL

Link on M5 board:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...-elec-fan.html

Link on DIY install from M5board:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39...n-install.html

DIY Blog:
http://e39m5fan.blogspot.com/2010/05/diy.html

Guess im gonna order the 18inch one..!!!

19117 18" High Performance Electric Fan
Mounting Area Req'd: 17-3/4" x 17-3/4" x 3-3/4"
Est. CFM: 2500
Motor RPM: 1500
AMP Draw: 10.3
Fuse Size: 30 AMP

Whos in???

[Naj]

Anndddd bad news.. Perma Cool is out of business.. so either we try sourcing the same part from god knows where or we try another fan...

[Bruno]

let's look for another brand

[Bruno]

here you go http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/electric-fans.html

[Naj]

inquiery sent.. lets see..

Alamo got back to me with #18217 17inch H.O. Elec Fan for 158USD as a replacement for the 18inch Perma cool.. Not sure about the shroud issue..

Im searching the net now..

[Naj]

Kenlowe fan

225USD from the UK.. kinda expensive, still need the 84USD adjustable thermo..

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Perfor...Fans/1875/5124

[Naj]

In more news..

Spal 16inch fan and extars..

Fan 75USD
http://store.bimmerworld.com/spal-el...px?Thread=True

Shroud 12USD
http://store.bimmerworld.com/spal-16...ket-p1420.aspx

Bracket and mounting kit 17USD
http://store.bimmerworld.com/spal-fa...kit-p1358.aspx

Basic wire harness 35USD
http://store.bimmerworld.com/spal-fa...kits-p560.aspx

Programmable Fan controller 155
http://store.bimmerworld.com/spal-au...r-3-p1221.aspx

Total: 294 USD = 1090Dhs without shipping...

[Naj]

Other option:

Flexalite 398 S-Blade Fan 16inch again.. 168USD

http://www.shopatron.com/products/pr...mber=398/694.0

[Naj]

Summit racing 18inch!

109 USD
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-320718/

And Flexalite controller! 27USD
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLX-31147/

This may be the best option yet!

Emailed Perma Cool.. see if they still work?

[Bruno]

im in for the summit fan

[Naj]

IM ready to order..

Ayham.. your thoughts please this week..

[Bruno]

naj i was going through the specs.

Maximum Fan CFM 2,100 cfm
Fan Quantity Single
Fan Diameter (in) 18.000 in.
Height (in) 20.000 in.
Width (in) 18.000 in.
Thickness (in) 3.750 in.
Number of Blades 6 blades
Maximum Fan RPM 1,100 rpm
Blade Material Aluminum
Blade Color Natural
Amp Draw 14.20 amps
Air Conditioning Relay Included No
Mounting Brackets Included Yes
Mounting Hardware Included Yes
Quantity Sold individually.


the fan does 1500RPM which is slower than other fans. if my memory serves me right the spal can cross 2500RPM.
Maximum Fan CFM 2,100 cfm the spal is 2500 and the other fan that the went bankrupt does 3400CFM

[Naj]

Whats CFM of original clutch fan? Other fans are estimated at 2500.. not more..

Also this is larger cooling area as its 18inch not 16inch.

[Naj]

Right..

So I made up my mind and I wanna order this this week. Whos in?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-16217/

Brand Derale Cooling Products
Manufacturer's Part Number 16217
Part Type Fans, Electric
Product Line Derale Performance High Output Rad Electric Fans
Summit Racing Part Number DER-16217

17"inch fan

Maximum Fan CFM 2,400 cfm
Fan Quantity Single
Fan Diameter (in) 17.000 in.
Height (in) 17.000 in.
Width (in) 17.000 in.
Thickness (in) 2.610 in.
Number of Blades 10 blades
Blade Material Plastic
Blade Color Black
Shroud Color Black
Shroud Material Plastic
Amp Draw 23.50 amps
Air Conditioning Relay Included No
Mounting Brackets Included Yes
Mounting Hardware Included Yes

and ofcourse:

Adjustable controller!

Brand Derale Cooling Products
Manufacturer's Part Number 16749
Part Type Fan Switches, Thermal
Product Line Derale Performance Deluxe Adjustable Controllers with Pipe Threaded Probes
Summit Racing Part Number DER-16749

Thermal Switch Style Adjustable fan control kit
Sending Unit Style Thread-in
Sending Unit Included Yes
Sending Unit Thread Size 3/8-18 NPT
Fan Quantity Single/Dual
Adjustment Range (F) 150-240 degrees F
Relay Included Yes
Wiring Harness Included Yes
Manual Override Switch Included No
Air Conditioning Relay Included No
Quantity Sold as a kit.
Notes 40/60 amp relay with air conditioning override circuit. Includes 30 amp fuse. Fan amperage is critical with this unit, most dual fans with large amperage draws will require the use of two controllers.



Derale Cooling Products deluxe adjustable fan controllers with pipe-threaded probes are installed in water jackets in the intake manifold or engine block. They allow fan activation to adjust between 150 and 240 degrees F. These fan controllers are suitable for race and street rod applications.


Total cost: 220USD without shipping.

WHOSS INNNNN????

[Naj]

So great news!

Patience paid off.. Perma cool still in business.

19117 18inch fan: 288USD

18907 wiring kit with adjustable fan control and probe: 132 USD

Still waiting on shipping..

Whos in?

Bruno?