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ecoTruck · 12-17-2010, 04:18 PM

I am planning to use a thermostat switch to run the fan automatically, I've found some pretty cheap fan controls (jegs and summit racing) that either have a probe that pushes in between the radiator fins or a sensor that threads in. I'm thinking a thread in sensor would be better as its in direct contact with coolant, but I don't know where I would put it... guess I'll have to take a close look for somewhere to thread in the sensor. I've found this kit that seems pretty cheap and comes with 2 14" electric fans and the wiring/temp switch. Not sure about the quality of the kit though, I'm not familiar with the brands. The kit is on amazon.com PROCOMP DUAL 14" INCH ELECTRIC FAN W/ DERALE THERMOSTAT 16739
My radiator core is about 17x28" but I think if I make some sort of shroud the 2 14s could work pretty well.
If anybody has any suggestions as to a better fan set up I'd love to hear them.

12-17-2010, 04:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
ecoTruck EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 6 Sierra - '97 GMC K1500 90 day: 17.15 mpg (US) Sleepy - '89 Ford Taurus SHO 90 day: 29.36 mpg (US) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am planning to use a thermostat switch to run the fan automatically, I've found some pretty cheap fan controls (jegs and summit racing) that either have a probe that pushes in between the radiator fins or a sensor that threads in. I'm thinking a thread in sensor would be better as its in direct contact with coolant, but I don't know where I would put it... guess I'll have to take a close look for somewhere to thread in the sensor. I've found this kit that seems pretty cheap and comes with 2 14" electric fans and the wiring/temp switch. Not sure about the quality of the kit though, I'm not familiar with the brands. The kit is on amazon.com PROCOMP DUAL 14" INCH ELECTRIC FAN W/ DERALE THERMOSTAT 16739 My radiator core is about 17x28" but I think if I make some sort of shroud the 2 14s could work pretty well. If anybody has any suggestions as to a better fan set up I'd love to hear them.