It is currently Sun Nov 08, 2026 4:14 pm

All times are UTC - 5 hours





 Page 1 of 1 [ 6 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Installing electric fans
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:05 am 
TOC Member
TOC Member

Joined: Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:32 pm
Posts: 205
Location: south dakota: SALTY ROAD CAPITAL :(
I got some fans outa another car, and I would like some information on how the best way to install them would be, Would just putting a speed control modual in there be enough? Its a drag strip application, and now that i got a two vehical, and a trailer lined up, its an only drag strip app car, that if i want to go burn the tires down mainstreet i can. Just so u knowwhat im doing.



_________________
Josh Egeberg
CCC

Check out My Ride @ http://members.sounddomain.com/je88royal
Offline
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 6:45 am 
TOC Moderator
TOC Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jun 08, 2003 12:28 am
Posts: 1020
Images: 14
Location: Western Massachusetts
Do you want them to come on automatically when the engine reaches a certain temp? or do you want to turn them on manually when you know you're going to need them?

If you want manual, just wire them to a relay and put a switch in the car.

If you want automatic, I was able to find a nice little kit at my local parts store, has a relay that will kick the fans on once the radiator reaches a specific temp.

Not sure what the "speed control" thing is that you have... does it turn the fans on at a lower speed, then make them go faster as the temp goes up?



_________________
Eric
Image
73 Olds Delta 88 Royale
Offline
 Profile Personal album  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:40 am 
TOC Village Idiot
TOC Village Idiot
User avatar

Joined: Mon Jun 09, 2003 5:06 pm
Posts: 2415
Images: 40
Location: Canada
i know its a drag strip application, and wont be used in daily driving, but still, you should not rely on your self and your temp guage to turn on the fans. Make it dummy proof, because disaster can and does strike when you least expect it... Even if the dummy system is set quite hot with a manual switch aswell, it could switch itself on and avoid a meltdown.



_________________
"I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."

http://www.cardomain.com/id/88delta88
Offline
 Profile Personal album  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:12 pm 
TOC Member
TOC Member

Joined: Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:32 pm
Posts: 205
Location: south dakota: SALTY ROAD CAPITAL :(
so, what kinda power would i need to turn the fans fast enough if i used a manual switch, I see these alot in cars.



_________________
Josh Egeberg
CCC

Check out My Ride @ http://members.sounddomain.com/je88royal
Offline
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:44 pm 
TOC Moderator
TOC Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jun 08, 2003 12:28 am
Posts: 1020
Images: 14
Location: Western Massachusetts
how big are they? are there any markings on them?



_________________
Eric
Image
73 Olds Delta 88 Royale
Offline
 Profile Personal album  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:35 pm 
TOC Member
TOC Member

Joined: Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:32 pm
Posts: 205
Location: south dakota: SALTY ROAD CAPITAL :(
there like 13 1/2 (or so) inches each,
they'll fit barly, wait let me re-word that, they'll fit very snug. Which is good, they cover the whole radiator. my factory fan was 18 inches.



_________________
Josh Egeberg
CCC

Check out My Ride @ http://members.sounddomain.com/je88royal
Offline
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
 Page 1 of 1 [ 6 posts ] 


All times are UTC - 5 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to: