1980 to 1984 Ford Trucks - 14 inch Spal BRUSHLESS Shroud - Cold Case FOT578A

1980 to 1984 Ford Trucks 14-Inch SPAL Brushless Fan Shroud | Cold Case FOT578A

Build your Ford truck's dual 14-inch SPAL brushless fan setup around a shroud custom-contoured to the Cold Case FOT578A radiator. The design overlaps the side tanks to accommodate the listed fans, with openings for nine separately sold SPAL rubber flap doors that allow air to pass through at speed.

Important clearance warning: This shroud may or may not fit with a stock steering box. Double-check clearance before ordering.

Radiator Fitment

• Radiator: Cold Case FOT578A.
• double-check shroud dimensions before ordering. Contact Monty with dimensional questions.
• Designed for the 14-inch SPAL brushless fans listed below only. Contact Monty about other fans.

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Compatible SPAL Brushless Fans

Fans are sold separately.

• SPAL 30107102-PKG: 14-inch, 500W drop-in brushless fan, VA116-ABL505/105A. Buy here
• SPAL 30107103-PKG: 14-inch, 300W drop-in brushless fan, VA116-ABL324P/N-105A. Buy here

Compare real-world performance in Monty's independent fan CFM test results.

Construction & Finish Options

• Precision CNC-cut aircraft-grade aluminum, made in the USA.
• Available in raw welded or welded and powder coated versions.
• Raw aluminum has witness marks that can be cleaned with Scotch Brite or a Magic Eraser.
• For powder coating, review the color options. We'll email after your order for your color preference.

Installation Hardware & Accessories

Fans and installation accessories are not included.

• Fan mounting hardware: eight M6x1 fasteners, 32mm long.
• Flap doors: nine SPAL 30130012 rubber flap doors. Buy here
• Brushless fan controller, optional but PWM control is highly recommended.
• Fan relay and wiring harness, if not already installed. Each relay should be rated for 30–50 amps depending on the fan selected. Follow the selected fan's wiring instructions.

PWM control options include SPAL temperature sensors SBL-TS165P, SBL-TS175P, and SBL-TS185P, Lingenfelter controllers, and compatible fuel-injection systems such as the Holley Sniper. These fans can alternatively be operated in an on/off configuration.

Relay and harness manufacturers include SPAL, Painless Performance, Derale, Ron Davis, and American Autowire. Monty's personal Painless Performance setup uses 195°F on and 185°F off.

See our Radiator Fan Shroud Installation Guide for step-by-step instructions, and see the “NEW Firebirds+Camaros” video for installation tips.

Shipping & Lead Time

• Raw aluminum: approximately one week.
• Powder coated: approximately two weeks.

This is an aftermarket shroud designed for the Cold Case FOT578A. It is not manufactured by Cold Case Radiators.

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