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05-13-2007, 06:18:01 PM
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Electric Fan/Relay Kit Question
I'm looking at getting this electric fan.
Because I'm thinking about this pulley kit. And it doesn't look like my fan will bolt up to that water pump pulley.
Even if I don't get that pulley kit, I'm going to get an electric fan. I'm a lil lost on what wiring kit to get. Thinking about something like this. But where on the block or head does this sensor go? Does it have to go on those 2 spots, rather then the radiator itself.
I'm open to ideas, what electric fan kits are you guys running? thx
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05-13-2007, 06:35:25 PM
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i just put that fan in my car.... but i havnt got a relay kit yet either. my car isnt on the road so i dont run it for more then five min
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05-16-2007, 05:40:50 PM
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I used a kit from this guy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...1638146&rd=1,1
Pretty cut and dry, easy to install. I used the plug on the block (have one on both iseded, one for the temp gauge itself, and one for the relays) and it works pretty good. |
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05-16-2007, 06:15:27 PM
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I'm using a zirgo 3300 cfm fan I got on ebay and it came with a temp probe that goes under the radiator hose to adjust when the fan cuts on. I had to weld some bolts onto that metal sheet that goes on top of the radiator to attach the fan and also attached a metal bar going accross the bottom fan attachers to keep the fan from moving. I just hooked the positive to the bat which works, but will keep the fan on after the key is turned off so I have to pop the hood and cut the fan off myself. But it all works great.
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05-16-2007, 09:35:07 PM
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Why not a dual fan setup? They work so much better, and they leave more room right where it counts - in the middle. A setup from an LT1 or LS1 4th gen would work great. Would probablt end up being cheaper for the fan setup as well.
Just need to find a wiring diagram for a 3rdgen 4bbl car to wire it up to a temperature switch. Painless makes the switches in a bunch of different temperature ranges.
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05-16-2007, 09:37:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Air_Adam
Why not a dual fan setup? They work so much better, and they leave more room right where it counts - in the middle. A setup from an LT1 or LS1 4th gen would work great. Would probablt end up being cheaper for the fan setup as well.
Just need to find a wiring diagram for a 3rdgen 4bbl car to wire it up to a temperature switch. Painless makes the switches in a bunch of different temperature ranges.
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I think i need to do some more looking. I like that Zirgo Fan and it's price, but I'll look at 4th gen fans first before deciding.
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355ci (300hp/375tq @ wheels), TH350 (shift kit) Hurst V-Matic2, 69camaro 12bolt, 3.55 richmonds, Moser axles, Traction Bars, Fatman Fab. C/A's, Poly C/A, Leaf Spring & Tranny Mount, Solid Motor Mount, 8-Point Roll Bar, QA1 Coil-Overs at all 4 Corners, TTII's F:15x7 R: 15x10, Goodyear GTII's F:215/65 R:275/60
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05-16-2007, 09:40:38 PM
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Ok I have a question.
What has provides better cooling: Dual fans on the engine side of the radiator? OR two fans in a "push-pull" type setup. With a fan on each side of the radiator?
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05-16-2007, 11:09:32 PM
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I'm pretty sure I heard somewhere that pulling is about 10% more effective than pushing. So dual on the engine side would be better. I think maybe the push pull is to gain clearance or something
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05-16-2007, 11:26:54 PM
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Originally Posted by pete0331
Ok I have a question.
What has provides better cooling: Dual fans on the engine side of the radiator? OR two fans in a "push-pull" type setup. With a fan on each side of the radiator?
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what about duals on BOTH sides!!  now theres an idea, nbl. |
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05-17-2007, 08:39:14 AM
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Originally Posted by al5570
what about duals on BOTH sides!! now theres an idea, nbl. |
Think that would be over kill. I didn't think engines run that good when they are 40deg as compared to a nice 160-170deg...
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355ci (300hp/375tq @ wheels), TH350 (shift kit) Hurst V-Matic2, 69camaro 12bolt, 3.55 richmonds, Moser axles, Traction Bars, Fatman Fab. C/A's, Poly C/A, Leaf Spring & Tranny Mount, Solid Motor Mount, 8-Point Roll Bar, QA1 Coil-Overs at all 4 Corners, TTII's F:15x7 R: 15x10, Goodyear GTII's F:215/65 R:275/60
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05-17-2007, 09:59:52 AM
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sorry, i thought my sarcasm would come out with the smiley sticking out his tongue, but he failed me.
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05-17-2007, 10:30:39 AM
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Originally Posted by al5570
sorry, i thought my sarcasm would come out with the smiley sticking out his tongue, but he failed me.
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I know it was sarcasm, I don't know what I was thinking when I posted that. It was early this morning, i wasn't fully awake... 
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355ci (300hp/375tq @ wheels), TH350 (shift kit) Hurst V-Matic2, 69camaro 12bolt, 3.55 richmonds, Moser axles, Traction Bars, Fatman Fab. C/A's, Poly C/A, Leaf Spring & Tranny Mount, Solid Motor Mount, 8-Point Roll Bar, QA1 Coil-Overs at all 4 Corners, TTII's F:15x7 R: 15x10, Goodyear GTII's F:215/65 R:275/60
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Murdered Out Camaro, w/ a few lil mods
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05-17-2007, 01:45:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 1981gMachine
I know it was sarcasm, I don't know what I was thinking when I posted that. It was early this morning, i wasn't fully awake... |
lol, dont worry, it happens to the best of us. |
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05-17-2007, 04:08:25 PM
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Ford Winstar vans come with a dual fan set up. They are only like $40 at Pick-A-Part. Hook one fan up to a thermostat and the other you could hook up to a switch to come on at your choosing or hook both up to thermostat but to come on at different temps.
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05-17-2007, 09:50:05 PM
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Originally Posted by pete0331
Ok I have a question.
What has provides better cooling: Dual fans on the engine side of the radiator? OR two fans in a "push-pull" type setup. With a fan on each side of the radiator?
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Two pullers. A front/back setup might actually hinder airflow.
4th gen fans, 3rd gen dual fans work great, fit almost perfect. The ford fans are favorites around the web too.
Best ways to wire dual fans (IMO) - replace ecm leads with 2 different temp switches:
Another way:
Or use a DCC or Spal controller
Last edited by BonzoHansen : 05-18-2007 at 03:03:46 AM.
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