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Old 06-30-06, 12:28 PM
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E-fan termo control question

I've got a used Taurus fan and would like to install it soon. I've looked for a temp control module and prices are pretty different depending on whether it is adjustable or just one set temp. There is a $35 difference between one that is adjusted between 160 - 280 and one that just kicks on at 185. I thought the 185 one should do just fine. Am I off base with this? Should I get one that I can adjust the temp on or can I just go with the 185 degree controller?
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I bought my adjustable one at Advanced Auto for 25.
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The one at Advance I saw was $58 for the adjustable. The 185 degree one was $21. That's a hell of a difference.
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Odd, mine was 25 less than 18 months ago from them. That is a bit pricey, I would still go with the adjustable though.
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the adjustable unit that I got at autozone was 18 bucks, but I had to convince them that they actually had it. They didn't have it out on the shelf, but back behind the counter instead. Works great. Save your money...
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U guys got a PN on that adjustable bad boy at autozone?

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I got my adjustable at Advance for $23.
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Adjustables are garbage.
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Maybe so, I don't know, but mine is working great...
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Originally Posted by peejay
Adjustables are garbage.
So should I get the single setting 185 degree one?
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I would recomend this one from Summit Racing ive had it for 3 years. It's digital so theres no guessing where the fan temp is set for. There is a peak hold function and a temperature gauge. I made an adapter to use it where the choke sensor is on the water neck, so I have 2 temp gauges
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
the adjustable unit that I got at autozone was 18 bucks, but I had to convince them that they actually had it. They didn't have it out on the shelf, but back behind the counter instead. Works great. Save your money...
I got one from there. It was the TorqFlo controller. Was your the one that has the metal probe that goes in the radiator?
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No, This is an actual Digital temp gauge with a fan controller built in. After searching for a while and trying the bulb type this worked good. If you set it for 195 it comes on. There is an 1/8 pipe thread sender to screw in the block or the water outlet like i did. I just had to rethread a brass adapter where the choke sensor on the waterpump housing went.
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I got one from there. It was the TorqFlo controller. Was your the one that has the metal probe that goes in the radiator?
Yes, but I don't recall the brand name. Cheap at 18 bucks and has worked well for me...
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I'm using a thermo switch, 185*, from a volvo... in a volvo rad. but to say I'd just go with the 185* switch. I ran an adjustable and didn't care for it myself. Just my $.02.
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I prefer the adjustable ones, it allows some flexability for seasonal changes, and those extra hot or track days. The digital one looks like a nice setup, too bad I already have an aftermarket temp gauge and still use my choke.
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