About to start my e-fan install, sorting out part numbers
05-10-2013, 01:19 PM
#11
The replacement fan got here today, no damage. I have the coolant hose temp sensor adapter. Just waiting on the controller. Have had no communication back from the maker all week, so I don't know what's going on there.
05-10-2013, 02:23 PM
#13
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05-13-2013, 05:07 PM
#15
Got hold of the guy making the controller today. This is a bit of a modification from his standard controllers because I wanted a direct coolant temp sensor rather than a radiator fin probe. Total cost for his heavy duty controller (due to the amp draw of the 2010 Ford F-150 fans) was $166 shipped. Paypal sent, so hopefully within a couple weeks it will be here.
As for the fan pigtails, I just shot him a question asking about that, but I suspect that I will just get bare wire leads. I'm OCD about stuff like that too, so I'll probably order some. I called the local junk yard the other day, but the newest they have is a 2000 F-150, so no efan and no pigtails. New pigtails are ~$25 each..... ugh....
The fan controller is here: http://www.madenterprise.com/fan%20control.htm
To recap, I got the Motorcraft fans from Amazon for $189 (price has gone up a bit since then, but still cheaper delivered than anywhere else):
The upper radiator hose coolant sensor adapter ($47.99) is this one:
$189.12 fan price when I ordered it
$47.44 adapter price when I ordered it
$166 controller
Total = $402.56. There may be an additional $50 cost for two fan pigtails. Installation thread to come when I get the controller here.
Now, I could have gone with the MadFan kit that is sold on the site above and been at right around the same cost (remember, I would add the direct coolant sensor either way), however, I wanted additional clearance at the front of the engine. Oil changes are a pain due to the stock fan shroud, which is re-used in the MadFan kit. The 2010+ F-150 efans are much more shallow than the mechanical fan shroud, so it will make oil changes (and anything else done on the front of the engine) much easier.
As for the fan pigtails, I just shot him a question asking about that, but I suspect that I will just get bare wire leads. I'm OCD about stuff like that too, so I'll probably order some. I called the local junk yard the other day, but the newest they have is a 2000 F-150, so no efan and no pigtails. New pigtails are ~$25 each..... ugh....
The fan controller is here: http://www.madenterprise.com/fan%20control.htm
To recap, I got the Motorcraft fans from Amazon for $189 (price has gone up a bit since then, but still cheaper delivered than anywhere else):
The upper radiator hose coolant sensor adapter ($47.99) is this one:
$189.12 fan price when I ordered it
$47.44 adapter price when I ordered it
$166 controller
Total = $402.56. There may be an additional $50 cost for two fan pigtails. Installation thread to come when I get the controller here.
Now, I could have gone with the MadFan kit that is sold on the site above and been at right around the same cost (remember, I would add the direct coolant sensor either way), however, I wanted additional clearance at the front of the engine. Oil changes are a pain due to the stock fan shroud, which is re-used in the MadFan kit. The 2010+ F-150 efans are much more shallow than the mechanical fan shroud, so it will make oil changes (and anything else done on the front of the engine) much easier.
Last edited by VTX1800N1; 05-13-2013 at 05:23 PM.
05-13-2013, 07:39 PM
#16
Keep us posted. I am very interested. I hear you on the shroud clearance. I recently whackadoodled off 2" of my shroud and yes, the clearance is nice. Are you mounting the temp sensor at the upper or lower? I am looking to clean up my engine bay so def going to stay tuned.
05-13-2013, 07:49 PM
#17
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I have a Flex-a-Lite dual fan setup and DC Control fan controller from a previous project NIB that I have been pondering installing on my 07 4.6. Not sure what year it started, but it appears my fan clutch is electronic as it has a wire harness running to it. Will it throw codes/CEL if I disconnect the original fan clutch and replace with aftermarket fan setup?
05-13-2013, 08:54 PM
#19
From other efan install threads I have read, no, it won't cause any codes. In fact, I think some use that as a trigger for a relay to power the controller as it makes a handy switched power source.