16 inch electric fan update. (I am highly critical)

These vans do not have enough air flow at speed to properly support an electric fan. Sure, it can be done, but it isn't as good as the stock fan and shroud.

I even added an auxiliary cooling heater core, oil cooler, and a massive under body air scoop. The air flow just isn't there to keep the fan off at highway speeds. For me, running a turbo and heavy loads, cooling is important.

The decrease in aerodynamics caused by the necessary air scoop would most certainly offset any horsepower gain from going electric.

With the stock fan I am able to drive 55-65 mph, 800 pounds inside, 1200 pound trailer up a 6% grade for 5 miles in 100 degree weather, and maintain 205 degrees at the hottest (that was all she had, all 7psi of boost and methanol).

When I ran a lighter load (800 pounds inside, no trailer) same ambient temperature and stretch of road with the electric fan it overheated, and I had to go 15mph flashers on.

In conclusion, sure electric fans can work, but if you want brute cooling power, go with a mechanical fan.