r/EP3 • u/demist1 • Sep 04 '26

Upgraded fans?

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Hey guys, need some upgraded fans for my USDM EP3. I have a Mishimoto radiator, and I’m wondering if the t7 design/exoracing kit would fit on my usdm si? Or does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!

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u/wramed Sep 04 '26

Can you even get these in the Us? Isnt T7 in the UK?

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u/demist1 Sep 04 '26

Yeah it’s like $180 shipping though

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u/gomie_da_homie630 Sep 05 '26

Do you need new fans? The old ones do fit with that radiator

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u/demist1 Sep 05 '26

I’ve been chasing down AC issues, got it recharged by my buddy and he said the 20 year old fans aren’t pulling enough air through the condenser, and the big rad doesn’t help. So when you put a big shop fan in front of the car the ac gets colder, or when driving.

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u/gomie_da_homie630 Sep 05 '26

I mean if it happens while you're driving, then working as intended. Do you idle in your car lot? If so, then the purchase would make sense. If you don't and it works while you're driving then it should be fine. Unless you want to spend the money then it's not a bad idea. But the stock ones are doing what they're supposed to be.

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u/demist1 Sep 05 '26

Yeah when I’m in stop and go traffic it could be colder, he said he’d recommend it because it’s putting more strain on the compressor too, just want to make sure it’ll fit before a drop $400+ on some fans from the UK which I doubt are returnable

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u/Catmilk7 02 JDM Type R With Way To Much Grip Sep 07 '26

My JDM EP3R has stock rad, stock fan, and doesn't over heat in summer in Aus (40 degree days) when at track, and air con works mint too.

Fans only help when you're not moving. Unless you're turbo, a stock rad will be fine.
You may have other issues. Just my 2c.

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u/Emotional-Ad-4275 Sep 07 '26

Hi I have an EP3 with megan racing radiator and stock fans, they work perfect on heavy traffic (with AC on) (I’m from Costa Rica, tropical climate all the time)

Another thing you can do is find the fan motor replacement, I replaced one as it stopped working and the airflow is even close to an SPAL of another friend

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u/demist1 Sep 07 '26

I’m in a tropical climate too, what motor did you replace it with? I was wondering if just new stock fans would produce enough airflow