Electric Fans
03-25-2010, 02:21 PM
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03-25-2010, 02:48 PM
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I bought a Spal FAN-PWM-V3 / Programmable Electric Fan Controller. It runs around $160, but it is worth it. No problems with it at all. It is met to be install in the engine compartment. Programing it was easy, I used one of there stock programs. Now it does use a "WET" probe, this means that you have to put the probe into the coolent. The best way to do this is to buy Auto meter radiato hose adapter from Summit raceing. It is around $38. It will look clean. 
03-25-2010, 03:48 PM
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With the SPAL controller you can use the factory temp sender. There should be no need to buy another thermocouple for the set up. When you are programming your controller you will need to know a fairly accurate temperature of the coolant so you can set the fan to turn on at the right points. Unless you have a modified motor I would recommend keeping your cooling temps set at the same temps with the stock fan. Today's modern motors like to run a little warm - around 195°-205°. Hope this makes some sense.
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03-25-2010, 05:35 PM
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wet probe
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03-30-2010, 11:07 PM
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I'm making a support bracket for my duel fans.
I've always run them straight through the radiator with no problems, and thats how they are now, but I'm still gonna change the set-up.
I've always run them straight through the radiator with no problems, and thats how they are now, but I'm still gonna change the set-up.
04-07-2010, 11:50 AM
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This is what I did for a custom E-fan bracket. I bought 4- 1/8 pieces of aluminum for the hardware store. There is about an 1/2 inch lip at the top and bottom of the radiator I used to attach the brackets..
I used both the straps the fans comes with and also stainless steel bolts in the fans bolt mounts. These are 16" fans.
I've been running the fans now for a little over a week with no problems. I plan on submitting a how-to on this as I did my installation a bit different from the others that has posted.
Hope this helps.
I used both the straps the fans comes with and also stainless steel bolts in the fans bolt mounts. These are 16" fans.
I've been running the fans now for a little over a week with no problems. I plan on submitting a how-to on this as I did my installation a bit different from the others that has posted.
Hope this helps.
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04-07-2010, 01:12 PM
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Looks good. Were you able to install the cover over the radiator afterwards? (not the fan shroud)
04-07-2010, 01:59 PM
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Yes, I was able to get the cover on without any issue. It took me about 6 hours from start to finish. I installed 2 switches and an LED in the cab which took awhile.