Picked up a 93 3.8 Taurus fan to eliminate my waterpump mounted clutch fan. It's going to fit very well. I also picked up a Perma-Cool "Vari-Cool" fan switch kit. Where should I mount the relay ? It's got a short wire for the probe and I need to get to the variable control (160* to 210*) to make adjustments.
Just curious if anyone is using something similar and where you mounted it.
Thanks :burnout:
I have a Taurus fan.The relay is mounted under the battery tray on the frame rail on the Sport.
Vinnie, I thought about that location but I would have to stand on my head to adjust the "pot" switch.
Mine is on all the time....on high.Been that way for almost two years,never had an issue.
I thought about that. Any ill effect with it being on high ? Just "set it and forget it " ? :D
You can't here my fan any louder than any other electric fan.When the engine is running,the fan isn't noticeable.
As far as "set it and forget it"....yes,that's right.My fan comes on when I start the car,goes off when I turn it off.Never had a problem at all and the car always runs cool.
That would technically over cool the engine not allowing it to reach proper temps.
Causing the ecc to dump more fuel.
It also drastically reduces the life of the fan.
I would use the thermostat,must be a reason every manufacture has one programmed into the eec and does not let their fans run consistantly???
It also puts a large constant load on the electrical system,reducing amps available for other accessories and reducing alternator life.
I have a Supercoupe fan in my 86 Cougar. I mounted the relay between the starter solenoid and the battery temporarily and have the fan on low anytime the car is on. I ran the fan in my Supercoupe for a few years on all the time in the low setting and it always ran great on temp, about a 1/3 of the way up. Before doing that wiring mod it would run about 3/4 of the way up.
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I definately wouldnt run the fan nonstop like Vinnie, for reasons described above.
Besides it kinda ruins the point of having the electric fan over the engine mounted fan.
And those fans draw a LOT of amps. Taxes the alternator more, more load on the alt means more load on the engine.
Though a switch inside would be nice to be able to switch between thermostat control and always on, for say, at the drags or something.
That may be true (what was stated above),but,I'm getting good gas mileage,and the car has been great,even when all the accessories are running.Works for me,so,I'm happy.
Not to mention with the TC nose.....You want to make sure you get flow even sitting at lights.
Has anyone used the DC controller? I hear it is a simple hookup and controller.
True.I've said before,last summer,it hit a high of 117 degrees with 95% humidity.Crazy hot.The Sport never got close to hot.
I run mine on low, with a fan controller, I only know it's on when the the engine is off. It's about the only way I know it actually works. Rock steady at 185.
i'm using the dual ford taurus fan setup with lincoln continental fan motors with blow more air compared to the smaller taurus motors with a adjustable temp sending unit from autozone. so i can turn the fans on at any temperature.
I have used it. It is a quality piece and I will use one again in the future. It is very easy to hook up and get running.
On my 84 Cougar, I mounted the controller on the support in front of the rad (pass side)that attaches to the grill support. It's close to the inlet of the rad for the sensor and close to the battery for hook-up.
Thanks for all the responses guys. I've been studying for an EPA refrigeration test and haven't had time to mess with the Bird. I got the location for the controller figured out thanks to your suggestions. Just have to get some padding to put between the shroud and the radiator, then install it. Hoping to get a lot done before April 17th, going to a local cruise and dyno day.
i've used it too, buy the indictor light too... it shows green when fan is off, yellow when 50%, and red when 100%. You will be very surprised to see you fan off during highway speeds on a warm to hot day. The airflow kicked up through the radiator is plenty to keep it cool.
I have one on my cougar with a mark8 fan. It's the same setup from my old tbird 306 combo, a/c on stuck in traffic, 96* out and no problems. It is very loud when the fan is at 100%
I have a Mark 8 fan that I have to install when I get my 351w in the bird. How did you guys mount the Mark 8 fan?
Sorry Boss9. Don't mean to steal your thread.
No worries, we're all after info ! :burnout:
Hey Boss does your car have a TC nose on it?
Nope wish I had one though. :D
I couldnt remember if you did or not. I may have one if your interested.
Cool, just around the corner. Let me know. Had mine out today. Just trying to get it ready for cruisin. PO has this carb all FUBAR'd . And I'm completely fuel system retarded :mullet: !Thought about going around the block by you but decided against it since I won't have tags till tomorrow.
I take it you were able get those collector tags for it.
Back on topic for now, I'm running a Proform electric fan with one of those built in t-stats in the Cougar, not sure how well I like it yet.
Won't know about the "collector" tags till tomorrow.
The fan that's another story. Hooked it up per instructions. Warmed it up and nothing. Shut it off after a few runs up and down the street, then it came on. Either the radiator probe is screwy or the temp gauge (Sunpro) is off. Have to wait for plates before I can really check it out.
Took me forever to get mine dialed in somewhat right. I got some suspension issues to deal with right now before I can mess with it anymore.