Fans & Shrouds

Electric Cooling Fans, Shrouds & Fan Accessories

The cooling fan — whether mechanical or electric — is responsible for driving airflow through the radiator when the vehicle is stationary or moving too slowly for ram air to provide adequate cooling on its own. Getting the fan system right is particularly important on vehicles used in traffic, at shows, or in any low-speed urban environment where engine bay temperatures can accumulate rapidly without active airflow management.

Our fan and shroud range from SPAL and Brothers Trucks covers electric fan kits for modern and classic applications, replacement fan shrouds for correct airflow direction through the radiator core, and the mounting and wiring components required for a complete fan system installation.

Electric Fan Systems — Efficiency and Control

Electric cooling fans offer several advantages over mechanical belt-driven alternatives: they only draw power when the engine actually needs cooling rather than continuously, they can continue operating after engine shutdown to manage heat soak, and they allow the removal of the mechanical fan and associated power loss. SPAL electric fans are regarded as among the best available — used widely in professional motorsport and high-end restomod builds for their high flow rates, reliability, and compact dimensions. Our complete electric fan kits include fan, shroud, wiring, relay, and thermostat for a complete bolt-on installation.

Aluminium Fan Shrouds for Classic Trucks

For classic Chevy and GMC truck applications running mechanical fans, a correctly fitted aluminium shroud ensures that the fan draws air through the full face of the radiator rather than just the area immediately in front of the fan blades. Without a shroud, a significant portion of the radiator core sees very little airflow and contributes minimal heat rejection — the shroud is one of the simplest and most cost-effective cooling improvements available on older vehicles that were never fitted with an adequate shroud from the factory.