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RicardoOrtiz1996 · 05-21-2018, 07:47 AM

Hey guys I recently installed a mishimoto radiator, and my OEM fan clutch blades are cracked. Would there be any cooling issues if I run without a shroud, an aluminum rad, and purchasing the GKTECH fan? ( no shroud as Im running Nismo mounts). Also planning on gluing the cracks in my OEM fan blades with a type of very strong adhesive in the mean time( a product harder than plastic epoxy sold over here in Puerto Rico).

tuzzio · 05-21-2018, 08:01 AM

Why not just run a shroud? Upgrading seems useless if you can't use the benefits.

e30gangsta · 05-21-2018, 08:03 AM

Trim the shroud, fan will be pretty infective in pulling heat out of the rad without it.

jedi03 · 05-21-2018, 08:57 AM

I agree it's less effective...I never ran the shroud and was fine

*brndck* · 05-21-2018, 09:28 AM

trim the shroud, also read the directions from GKTech, they clearly specify what engine/mount setups won't work

mechanical fan with no shroud is WAY less effective

***FaLKoN240*** · 05-21-2018, 11:41 AM

I have Nismo motor mounts, gktech fan, and a fan shroud. Not sure what the problem is.

slow_sr20 · 05-21-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

I have Nismo motor mounts, gktech fan, and a fan shroud. Not sure what the problem is.

Same. I’m running a Koyo copper wich is a bit slimmer (s14). In my s13 I had alum Koyo & shroud, still fit fine.

Engmus · 05-22-2018, 06:19 AM

Rocking a Mishimoto, GK Tech Fan, Cut up Shroud, and Circuit Sports Solid mounts.

Jorgs_7 · 05-22-2018, 07:54 AM

Mishimoto, OEM fan, slightly notched OEM shroud, driftFreaq mounts - no problems?

05-21-2018, 07:47 AM	#1
RicardoOrtiz1996 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Running shroud-less with GKTECH fan blade? Hey guys I recently installed a mishimoto radiator, and my OEM fan clutch blades are cracked. Would there be any cooling issues if I run without a shroud, an aluminum rad, and purchasing the GKTECH fan? ( no shroud as Im running Nismo mounts). Also planning on gluing the cracks in my OEM fan blades with a type of very strong adhesive in the mean time( a product harder than plastic epoxy sold over here in Puerto Rico).

05-21-2018, 11:41 AM	#6
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	I have Nismo motor mounts, gktech fan, and a fan shroud. Not sure what the problem is. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

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05-21-2018, 08:01 AM	#2
tuzzio Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 2,254 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Why not just run a shroud? Upgrading seems useless if you can't use the benefits.

05-21-2018, 08:03 AM	#3
e30gangsta Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Savannah Age: 36 Posts: 561 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Trim the shroud, fan will be pretty infective in pulling heat out of the rad without it.

05-21-2018, 08:57 AM	#4
jedi03 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: albuquerque Posts: 1,786 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I agree it's less effective...I never ran the shroud and was fine

05-22-2018, 06:19 AM	#8
Engmus Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: PA Age: 33 Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Rocking a Mishimoto, GK Tech Fan, Cut up Shroud, and Circuit Sports Solid mounts.

05-22-2018, 07:54 AM	#9
Jorgs_7 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Plymouth MN Posts: 406 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Mishimoto, OEM fan, slightly notched OEM shroud, driftFreaq mounts - no problems?