What Are you using to controller your fans?

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SlowKoop
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I was looking into a dif ver. d controller, but heard some stuff about relocated batteries. Just checking to see what most people with E fans were using.

1. I would like to use stock temp sensor.
2. Not trying to break the bank.
3. Also wanting to keep it clean.


LeD ippen
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i used a thermo switch from auto zone comes on at 185 off at 170. comes with relay and wires
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/ ... 326162_0_0_


they also have probe types and adjustible ones

SlowKoop
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Does it have an over ride switch so if you want you can run the fans below 170 also?

Yellow4g63
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I use the motor to control my fan.

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touge whore
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i use a plain jane switch that i leave on all the time

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legit240sx
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$40 napa fan controller, thermostat probe into the rad by on of the outlets. 180 F to 220 F . works great but basic of the basic...

SlowKoop
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The thing I like about the dif is it will stay on for 30 seconds after the car is shut off. Also it can control 2 different fans at different speeds.

LeD ippen
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SlowKoop wrote:Does it have an over ride switch so if you want you can run the fans below 170 also?
it does not come with a switch but it does allow optional override.

Darius
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Be careful. Those radiator probes don't last long. I switched to a Dif after the probe I was using broke after a few months. Waste of money IMO.

flatrate
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i have mine wired thru my engine managment...they come on when the ac is switched on as well

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TimTurboZ
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Relay that is switched on when the fuel pump comes on *IDC if the fans are on b4 operating temp is reached* I have a stock rad so might as well keep the heat in check

SlowKoop
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Yea that's whats aggravating me, when I start my car in the morning it takes forever to warm up and drop the oil pressure.

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legit240sx
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Darius wrote:Be careful. Those radiator probes don't last long. I switched to a Dif after the probe I was using broke after a few months. Waste of money IMO.
thanks for the heads up


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