In the cold light of day, I might have been having a "perpetual motion" moment.
Such inspirations should not be just the privilege of the left or of those in government.
Back to reality--the fan is the Derale "Toronado", which in the 12-inch diameter moves some 880 cfm of air and is 2.44 inches thick. There is a probe for the thermostat that is placed in the core and a rheostat to adjust the on-off temp.
It looks like it will require tilting the rad forward to get sufficiant room for the install.
But..hey--it will only be on when needed and otherwise and at speed the noise that the mechanical fan always generates will be eliminated.
Plus a few HP more.
The guys at Centerline have been using them on their 105s but don't directly know of a 101 install.