I've been re-reading some of the archives on the viper fan. What did you end
up using if you didn't use the saab switch?
-- Phil Batson '00 4x4 CC 4.7L http://www.ogzr.org/vrman/vrtruck.jpg <JAMEPC@aol.com> wrote in message news:17.3ccbf4f9.2c80a0c6@aol.com... > > > > > > John, > You must have missed the post I made a couple days ago. Here it is again. > If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask. > > "On low speed the fan draws about +/- 22 amps and high draws about +/- 40 > amps. Here is the link to a scematic designed by Bill N. that I used. <A HREF="http://home.comcast.net/~billnis/dakota/viperwiring8.jpg"> > http://home.comcast.net/~billnis/dakota/viperwiring8.jpg> > I got all my parts from Waytekwire.com (also as per Bill) > 3 Bosch High Capacity Relay#75011 > 3 Relay Connector #75280 > bunch Terminals for relay connectors #31073 > 1 U-Barrel crimp tool #419 (this is specially made for u-barrel > terminals. Regular crimpers won't bend the tabs over the wire) > > Hers's some additional parts Bill used from Waytek (I got locally) > 46551 CIRCUIT BREAKER 50 AMP > 23541 CIRCUIT BREAKER BOOT YELLOW > 46041 MINI FUSE HOLDER > > I tried Mopar relays but high speed blew them out. > I used 10 ga. for the power wires and 16 ga. for the relay control wires. > > Hers's the link to Bill's mods to the fan shroud for his Gen III. My gen II > didn't need any trimming except a small part on the bottom and the water pump > stud cut off. > <A HREF="http://home.comcast.net/~billnis/dakota/viperfan.jpg">http://home.comc ast.net/~billnis/dakota/viperfan.jpg</A> > > If you go to the DML archives and go to April 2003, select Author and scroll > down to Bill Nissley, you'll find more info than you'll know what to do with > and more scematics. A lot have to do with using a Saab temp switch (I have one > here for anybody that wants it). Also search by subject (Viper Fan) starting > in April 2003. I found V.8 to be the best for my needs and just installed an > on/off switch after the 10 amp fuse. This is the thermostat I used. <A HREF="http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=search.asp&type=bykey word&searchtype=both&part=painless+thermostat">Buy > Performance Car Parts at Summit Racing!</A> (PRF-30111). It's just the replacement > thermostat because the entire kit is not needed. You may want to consider #30110 > (200 on/ 185 off) because with the 185 on/ 170 off thermostat, you'll never > reach 170 degrees for it to shut off so the fan runs continuously. Also Hayden > adjustable thermostats are a good option. > > It's a fun project! > James > > > > In a message dated 8/29/2003 3:05:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > Pukeloser@aol.com writes: > > > Hey James, > > > > Got any info on the parts and install required for the viper fan > > setup? That is my next step(after I figure out the fuel mixture issue). > > > > John S > > > >
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