I have the shroud cut already of the older style and the opening of it is much too small for a 16" fan. It's not even close to fitting. I believe the newer style has a 1"+ inch dia larger fan.
[This message has been edited by Matthew_Fiero (edited 05-27-2024).]
I think all the shrouds are the same. Are you trying to install a newer aftermarket fan? If so check out you tube for a nember of 'how to' videos.
Yes this is what I am doing. However, the style I found which came with the strapped on relay is smaller than I expected. The Proform 67016 fan is much larger than the shroud opening. Even the fan diameter itself (not counting the shroud of the aftermarket fan is larger.
All Fiero fan shrouds are interchangable.The motor on the newer one is larger.You can't get the older fan motor. the newer fan motor can be bought at any parts store.I have a newer fan shroud with a good motor. It will bolt up any standard Fiero.
Can you post a picture of what you are stumped on? I just did the 16 inch universal fan conversion and had no issues. Simply cut out the four arms that held the old fan and motor, and sanded the plastic burrs smooth. (A Variable-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool makes quick work of it.) On the motor I had to trim off four 'tabs' that prevented the unit from dropping neatly into the shroud, used the four provided holes in the new fans frame to drill and mount the unit to the shroud after I reversed the fan so it would pull . On some you do need to reverse the wiring. Now if your car is an 84 maybe the shroud is different?
Can you post a picture of what you are stumped on? I just did the 16 inch universal fan conversion and had no issues. Simply cut out the four arms that held the old fan and motor, and sanded the plastic burrs smooth. (A Variable-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool makes quick work of it.) On the motor I had to trim off four 'tabs' that prevented the unit from dropping neatly into the shroud, used the four provided holes in the new fans frame to drill and mount the unit to the shroud after I reversed the fan so it would pull . On some you do need to reverse the wiring. Now if your car is an 84 maybe the shroud is different?
What I didn't realize is I had the older style shroud which has a smaller (~14") fan. Whereas the later style shroud had a 16" fan. I could cut out the shroud opening to accommodate the fan diameter but I know it will look terrible and would rather get the appropriate shroud. I found it sitting on the driver seat of a Fiero and it was likely from an 84 because it has the relay bolted to it. The later style has a plug in directly to the fan motor and a larger shroud opening.
As you can see the fan is larger than the shroud.
Matthew
[This message has been edited by Matthew_Fiero (edited 05-30-2024).]
