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05-09-02, 05:41 PM
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How about this??
Some FCs came with the electric fan in front of the radiator stock. Has anyone disconnected this fan and used the wiring hookup for their black magic fan on the other side? Would this work? Does anyone know what temp that stock electric fan is triggered to come on?
05-09-02, 06:46 PM
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The stock electric fan triggers at 97ºC (207ºF), which I suppose is about right for an electric fan. It would be an interesting experiment to see if it worked. It wouldn’t be a major to change to a separate thermoswitch if it didn’t.
Note the stock fan only draws about 2.5A, so you wouldn’t want to run an aftermarket fan straight off it’s wiring, but through a relay instead. Also the stock temp switch is closed up to the switchover temp, then opens, so you’d need a SPDT relay. Use a 30A automotive relay fed directly from the battery via a 20A fuse. Control the relay with the stock fan’s wiring.
Note the stock fan only draws about 2.5A, so you wouldn’t want to run an aftermarket fan straight off it’s wiring, but through a relay instead. Also the stock temp switch is closed up to the switchover temp, then opens, so you’d need a SPDT relay. Use a 30A automotive relay fed directly from the battery via a 20A fuse. Control the relay with the stock fan’s wiring.
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factory front electric fans were found on loaded GXL and some TII models. A automatic in the car increased the odds of it having the supplimental fan by 50%
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Originally posted by NZConvertible
The stock electric fan triggers at 97ºC (207ºF)
The stock electric fan triggers at 97ºC (207ºF)
Isn't standard operating temperature 174ºF? My guage never goes above 190 anyways (sits at just under 180ºF, but climbs when i push it hard).
BTW i have the clutch-type fan.
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Originally posted by black7
Thanks guys I think I will be trying this within the next few weeks so I will let you know how it went.
Btw what does SPDT stand for?
Thanks guys I think I will be trying this within the next few weeks so I will let you know how it went.
Btw what does SPDT stand for?