Changed 96 RT fan for new fan.

[TacDoc]

I changed my 96 RT fan this weekend, very easy job. I wanted to hit a few highlights for questions I had prior to the job.

1. Original fan was mounted with 6 studs, 3 high, 3 low. The studs are removable with minimal effort. The new fan uses 3 studs on top, 2 on the bottom. The middle mounting hole on the top is in a different location on the new fan but the stud hole is already in the radiator housing, just move the middle stud one hole to the left.

2. Cut the fan plug off the 96 fan and spice it onto the new fan. The wires use the same color codes. EASY

3. Mount the new fan.

4. My K&N carbon box would not fit with the new housing.

5. Time to complete 26 minutes, including airbox removal and replacement.

 

[AndyR]

Is Greg's 96 original equipment the same as my '93?

 

[TacDoc]

Vipermad,
Back to stock box and regular K&Ns.

note to self, always keep OEM takeoffs

 

[TacDoc]

Tony,
I think I would have. The problem is the underside bulges of the carbon box hitting the larger and more centrally positioned shroud on the new fan. The contact points not only lifted the box but also forced it rearward preventing me from lining up the mounting bolts with the holes on the radiator housing. I decided not to put the box on my 00 GTS for that reason.