Mike look closely on the specs of that unit--- the viper fan draws 35 amps continuous on LOW--- 35 amps is the max draw that unit will support. Additionally, having it 'under power' the fan on less demanding isn't a good thing. Providing LESS amerage to the Viper fan will burn it up (I've done it on a test vehicle)... Might work ok for 6 months, but you'll eventually cook the fan (burns up the windings)...
For a 99 kit the setup I have cools better than anything out there (uses all BOSCH relays), is a direct drop in setup (no funny monkey business to get it to fit, or fiddle with the wiring).
Over 5 years worth of vehicle testing time-- zero failure rate, and nothing but positive results.
If you already have a viper fan, send it to me and I'll modify it (and put the brackets on it) if you purchase the wiring portion of the kit.
Sam
www.socaldakota.com
619-274-1292
>
> From: "DML" <Colorado_Kota@comcast.net>
> Date: 2005/01/04 Tue PM 04:26:49 EST
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: Re: DML: Cooling Fan Controller
>
>
> I think I am going to go with the controller at http://www.dccontrol.com/
> it's the fk-35 at $109. The install looks like it's going to save huge
> amounts of wor and part running. I do like the setup of the Vper fan plus
> Viper fan sounds cooler...LOL. He did a great job on the relay circuits!
> I got the Mark VIII fan off ebay for about $100. I can let you know who I
> got mine from if you want. I guess the used a similar fan in some other
> cars besides the Mark VIII. I'm going to order it this week and start
> making some mounting brackets out of aluminum. I think I can get them to
> mount in the holes from the factory shroud. Any pics of your installs of
> the Ford fan would be great! Thanks to all for the info and advice!
> Mike
> 99 SLT CC 5.2.......some tricks ;-)
> Colorado_Kota@comcast.net
> <srp@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:20050104163625.AOS1713.lakermmtao09.cox.net@smtp.east.cox.net...
> >
> > http://www.socaldakota.com/performance_mopar_dakotadurangoram_engine_cooling.html
> >
> > I just need to fab up the fan on a 92-96 dakota -- and it's ready to go
> > (same configuration as a 97-99 Dakota wiring wise).
> >
> > Sam
> > www.socaldakota.com
> > 619-274-1292
> >
> >
> >>
> >> From: kvmac45@comcast.net
> >> Date: 2005/01/04 Tue AM 10:32:18 EST
> >> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> >> Subject: Re: DML: Cooling Fan Controller
> >>
> >>
> >> In article <200412310530.iBV5UHC22282@bent.twistedbits.net>,
> >> Colorado_Dakota@comcast.net ("Mike G") writes:
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Howdy All!
> >> > I'm back on the list after about a year and a half! What's new? LOL
> >> > I
> >> > need to get some ideas from any of you about installing a Lincoln Mark
> >> > VIII
> >> > (the fan pulls mad cfm to the tune of 4300) fan in my 1999 Dodge Dakota
> >> > SLT
> >> > 4x4 V8. Do any of you know of a controller that will turn the fan on
> >> > with
> >> > A/C or temp sensor? I also need to get your ideas about having it turn
> >> > on at
> >> > low speed with the ignition.....good idea or bad idea? I have found
> >> > allot of
> >> > info on this fan but can't figure out if it runs all the time or just
> >> > when
> >> > the A/C and/or temp switch is activated. I found one but it's pretty
> >> > spendy
> >> > ($109). Here is the site: http://www.dccontrol.com This controller is
> >> > unique in the fact that it has a variable speed control dependent on
> >> > temp
> >> > and A/C activation. Do you think it's worth it?
> >> > Thanks in advance for your help,
> >> > Mike G
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >> That is the controller I bought. It is a well put together unit. It is
> >> currently waiting to install in my truck. The Mustang guys love it.
> >> Although it
> >> is a little expensive, it does everything you want and then some. Much
> >> more
> >> versatile than the relays and such, and less wiring. It laso lowers the
> >> power
> >> drain which should eliminate the need for a bigger alternator.
> >> Considering a
> >> viper fan alone is $150-200 new, I still came out ahead.
> >>
> >
>
>
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