i've been a member for a while, and just though it's time that i contribute to the forum. hope this help out people who haven't done this conversion yet.

The fan is from a mid 80 pontiac fiero bought at pick and pull for $20, and the adjustable temp control unit was bought from auto zone for $15. seems to work pretty good. it's been in my car for about a month, and no problem so far.

 

Thanks for the pics, I'll be doing this mod soon. How have your temps changed since the install?

 

since the temp control is adjustable, i set the fan to go on at about half on the temp gauge. works great, the temp is always half way. but i'm planning to set the fan to come on at a third when summer hits.

 

Could you do a write up on how to wire it up? I suck at wiring!! Looks good!!

 

So is this more EFFECTIVE than the mechanical clutch-type fan?

 

I am thinkin about doin something similar when I get a Fluidyne for my nice FC.

 

 

that has to be one of the smartest installs ive seen done w/ electric fans..hooking the power up to the ignition...ingenious...Im practically on my way to the junk yard

THANKS!

 

what's the estimated hp 'gain' with this mod?

 

Time to go to the j-yard!!!! Thanks a lot!!!! Archive this damn post!!

 

and which pin on the green plug are you tapping?

 

damn thats pretty kewl, I see you have an upgraded radiator....is the install the same with the stock?

 

your lucky I have a 87 t2 and I have tried every high CFM fan out there and nothing will keep my temp down and I run evens coolent. The onlything that keeps it cool is the stock belt driven fan.

 

do you have to install the brake fluid bpttle next to the coils ?

or was that added for looks

 

vmb, dude the brake bottle give me like another 100 hp. lol

 

blackrx7, the install should be pretty much the same with the stock radiator.

 

It looks as though the plasic under tray is missing. You know, the big piece of plastic under the engine. I hear that thing helps airflow through the engine compartment. Going with that, wouldn't having one help with keeping your car running as cool as possible? Just wondering...

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what size fuse did you need for that job?

 

i'm using a 20amp fuse

 

cool, ill probably be doing something really similar in the next month

 

Grinchy, The wire you are asking about is the one closest to the locking thing. And I think it's black/yellow. Hope this helps.

 

do you have a write-up on the brake fluid bottle mod??

 

cool dude i am doing the same thing rite now just wit a probe fan how did you rig fan to come on at difrent temps i just have a switch

 

the temp control unit that i bought had an adjustable switch that lets you control when you want the fan to come on.

 

grinchy, i tap it to the green plug. there is six hold on the green plug, it's the middle hold closest to the locking device on the green plug.