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allc0re · 02-16-2009, 08:39 PM

This is my first "real" thread, FYI.

I did some searching and couldn't find the answers I was looking for re electric fan conversions.

I have a Ford Ranger 2.5L 4 Cylinder 5-speed. I want to convert the belt fan to an electric one. I have an old fan from a V8 Thunderbird which should be more than sufficient. My first question is: how do I figure out at which temperature the fan should switch on and off? I was looking at thermostat relay kits and there are a few different temperature ranges that are available. Also, do I need an AC override, or is that not necessary?

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allc0re EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 14 The Truck - '00 Ford Ranger XL Ext. Cab 90 day: 24.94 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Electric Fan Conversion (Ford Ranger) This is my first "real" thread, FYI. I did some searching and couldn't find the answers I was looking for re electric fan conversions. I have a Ford Ranger 2.5L 4 Cylinder 5-speed. I want to convert the belt fan to an electric one. I have an old fan from a V8 Thunderbird which should be more than sufficient. My first question is: how do I figure out at which temperature the fan should switch on and off? I was looking at thermostat relay kits and there are a few different temperature ranges that are available. Also, do I need an AC override, or is that not necessary?