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Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter
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Electric fan with 16" diameter. Imperial electric fans are reversible for push or pull operation and are designed with a thin, aerodynamic profile for applications with limited space.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- Rapid-Cool® Thin-Line electric fans
- 16" diameter
- 1,400 CFM
- Use as a pusher or puller fan
| Bolt Hole Quantity: | 4 |
| Fan Type: | Reversable |
| Finish: | Black Plastic |
| Height: | 15.75 in |
| Length: | 16.75 in |
| Material: | Plastic |
| O.E.M. Replacement: | No |
| Performance: | No |
| Width: | 4.25 in |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsImperialElectric Fan 16" Diameter
(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Improves performance (5)
- Versatile (4)
- Can withstand use (3)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Car (8)
- Truck (4)
- RV (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Auto enthusiast (3), Mechanic (3), Truck enthusiast (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Nice Fan, Nice Price
Fan runs great, needed to purchase an additional install kit as the fan doesn't come with one. Fan was great but had some minor hiccups with the install kit. I used this fan...Read complete review
Fan runs great, needed to purchase an additional install kit as the fan doesn't come with one. Fan was great but had some minor hiccups with the install kit. I used this fan to replace the existing mechanical fan as the fan clutch had gone out. The price of the fan and install (relay) kit together was less than the cost of a replacement fan clutch making the replacement decision easy. The fan comes with good installation instructions and proved very easy to install,
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Most Liked Negative Review
worked great.....until
this fan worked awesome for quite some time. It fit my 92 S-10 like a glove and gave me no troubles, until one day. this fans design flaw is it's use of...Read complete review
this fan worked awesome for quite some time. It fit my 92 S-10 like a glove and gave me no troubles, until one day. this fans design flaw is it's use of a clip to change the blade around for pusher or puller. I'm not sure how it happened, but one day the clip came loose and acted like a drill bit into a 150.00 all aluminum radiator. Only recked 2 cores and I was able to fix it, but I was no longer willing to use this fan to cool my truck. I went to 2 10" with locking nuts on the blades. Good fan though, did an excellent job minus it's flaw.
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Reviewed by 12 customers
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Pros
Cons
- Difficult To Use
Best Uses
Comments about Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter:
Tried this in my 1996 Jeep XJ with the classic 4.0l engine. Despite what this website says, it will not fit.
Pros
- Great Cooling Fan
- Versatile
Cons
- Has Design Flaw
Best Uses
Comments about Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter:
this fan worked awesome for quite some time. It fit my 92 S-10 like a glove and gave me no troubles, until one day. this fans design flaw is it's use of a clip to change the blade around for pusher or puller. I'm not sure how it happened, but one day the clip came loose and acted like a drill bit into a 150.00 all aluminum radiator. Only recked 2 cores and I was able to fix it, but I was no longer willing to use this fan to cool my truck. I went to 2 10" with locking nuts on the blades. Good fan though, did an excellent job minus it's flaw.
Pros
- Improves Performance
- Much Lower Noise
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
- RV
- Truck
Comments about Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter:
my ford ranger has 172000 miles and the stock fan was just to noisy and drained power, this is the answer.engine runs cool a/c still cold. and no more fan noise. i think some what better gas mileage also.great price too and dont for get the control also ajustable.
Pros
- Easy install
- Good value
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacing Factory Fan
Comments about Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter:
Easy install on my '78 Camaro. Nice and quiet compared to the factory belt fan. I ordered a larger one based on my stander radiator size, but it would not fit on the engine side and clear the pulley. The narrower 10" and 14" fans work better behind the radiator. I placed mine in front since mine has no AC, and since it was a pusher fan out of the box, I didn't need to change anything. I got the relay to go with it, which also made install easy.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Fan installed in front of radiator
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Well hidden on my classic car.
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Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
- RV
- Truck
Comments about Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter:
Great fan for the money! This fan will have a ROUGH life.
Pros
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
Comments about Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter:
Installed in 57 Tbird. Used oven thermostat, with normally closed contact, with capillary probe mounted by engines' thermostat housing and set temperature to run fan at 70 deg. C. and above. Used 12Vdc relay to control 8 Amp fan current when set point is reached, to keep fan current out of ignition switch, and to have the fan turn off when engine is shut down. Wired 25 A fuse per instructions to battery. Did have to build two parallel 1"x 1/8" steel straps with mounting studs welded to hold fan close to radiator without hitting the tubes or fins. Very satisfied with performance. (Usage is as a puller fan, mounted behind radiator.)
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Can Withstand Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter:
Used to replace the stock fan in my 86' Pontiac Fiero. Replacement OEM units are rediculously expensive. This was a great alternative and seems to be working very well.
Pros
Cons
- Not Functional
Best Uses
- Car
Comments about Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter:
This fan was listed as a replacement for my 96 mustang GT, but the fan in my car has a three wire setup and this fan only had two. The site should be more discriptive about its parts.
Pros
- Ease of install
- Improves Performance
- Price
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
Comments about Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter:
Fan runs great, needed to purchase an additional install kit as the fan doesn't come with one. Fan was great but had some minor hiccups with the install kit. I used this fan to replace the existing mechanical fan as the fan clutch had gone out. The price of the fan and install (relay) kit together was less than the cost of a replacement fan clutch making the replacement decision easy. The fan comes with good installation instructions and proved very easy to install,
Pros
- Can Withstand Use
- Improves Comfort
- Improves Performance
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
- Garage
- RV
- Truck
Comments about Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter:
Quiet and cools alot better than my old mechanical fan.
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Q:
how thick is the whole assy, the distance between radiator and engineAsked on 9/7/2014 by rich from little ferry n.j.1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
Hi Rich, I'm happy to assist you! The depth of the fan is 4-1/4 inches and its mounting specification is 15-3/4 X 16-3/4 inches.Answered on 9/8/2014 by Vincent from AAP
Q:
Hello. I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am and the fans are on a toggle switch enstead of the way it came from the factory. My question is the fans suppose to blow towards the radiator or away from the radiator to keep the radiator cool?Asked on 7/2/2014 by Shannon from Springfield Ohio2 answers
A:
If you mount on the front side, then use it as a pusher, if you mount it on the back of the radiator, use it as a puller. Otherwise the fan will try to push the air back when you are moving.Answered on 7/25/2014 by KB from AtlantaCUSTOMER CARE
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Great question, Shannon! These fans are designed to operate as pullers or pushers based off of the customer's needs for cooling. The included instruction sheet has directions for swapping the wires and blades to complete this process.Answered on 7/14/2014 by Vincent from AAP
Q:
Does this product come with the motor as wellAsked on 4/4/2014 by timmy b from jax, fl1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
Hi Timmy, great question! Yes, this Imperial Electric Fan includes motor with it.Answered on 4/5/2014 by Vincent from AAP
Q:
If I want it to be a pusher fan, what wire (yellow or black) goes to the positive side of the battery?Asked on 1/29/2014 by Scott1 answer
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Hi Scott! Glad to be of assistance! The yellow wire goes to the positive side of the battery for a pusher type fan.Answered on 2/5/2014 by John the Car-Doc from AAP
Q:
WHAT IS THE AMPERAGE DRAW IN EACH OF THE 3 SPEEDSAsked on 10/26/2013 by BILL from DUNEDIN, FLORIDA1 answer
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Hi BILL, the amperage drawn by this Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter - part# 226116 is 16.5 amps.Answered on 10/28/2013 by Vincent from AAP
Q:
does this fan come with everything i need to go from a stock fan with clutch on a 95 c1500 to this electric fan or do i need an additional wiring kit. if so are those avaliable at the advanced storeAsked on 7/7/2013 by chris from belmont, nc1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
The Imperial Electric Fan 16" Diameter (Part No. 226116) is universal and not vehicle specific. The exact fit electric fan for your 1995 Chevrolet C1500 is currently unavailable online. This electric fan requires a wiring kit. For any further assistance, please feel free to call us at: 1-877-238-2623 or visit the nearest Advance Auto Parts store and one of our Parts Pros will gladly assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.Answered on 7/8/2013 by Steve from AAP
Q:
will this fit a 1992 ford taurus lx with the 3.0 v6?Asked on 12/12/2011 by Gene from NY1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
This part is universal and not a direct fit for your vehicle. This is a one size fits most, slight modification may be required.Answered on 12/12/2011 by Vincent from AAP
Q:
Will this fan work in a 98 chevy k1500 p/u with a 5.7 motor and also do i need to use a relay and a temperture control to turn it on and off when the radiator needs cooledAsked on 11/27/2011 by Anonymous from Altoona,PA.1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
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This part is universal and not a direct fit for your vehicle. This is a one size fits most, slight modification may be required.Answered on 11/27/2011 by Dennis from AAP
Q:
will this fan replace my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee fan?Asked on 10/1/2011 by rome from homestead,florida1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
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This part is universal and not a direct fit for your vehicle. This is a one size fits most.Answered on 10/2/2011 by Steve from AAP
Q:
I have a 1993 ford ranger 3.0 will this fan work to replace my clutch fan and will it fitAsked on 8/16/2011 by s from alabama2 answers
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This part is universal and not a direct fit for your vehicle. This is a one size fits most, slight modification may be required.Answered on 8/16/2011 by AaronA:
it will replace your old fan but it is recommended to add a fan controller as well so it will only come on when it is neededAnswered on 10/27/2011 by Robert W from Auburndale, Fl
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