Actually, the Lincoln fan is a different beast than the viper. The Lincoln fan
is designed as a variable fan from the beginning, unlike the viper which is
designed as a 2 speed fan, IIRC. I agree that the viper will probably have
problems in that setup. The Lincoln will not. People have been running them on
stangs for years with no problems, and most of them are using junkyard fans to
begin with. However, for a Dak there is a little more fabrication needed -
relocating coolant bottles, etc. The beauty on a Stang is that everything
practically bolts right up. Even the stock coolant bottle will fit nicely on
the shroud in a stang. The 35amp unit will run a Lincoln fan with no problems,
it was designed specifically for it. The higher amp unit he sells is better
suited for running both an electric fan and a water pump. When I ordered mine I
did a fair bit of research on these fans and the controller in question.
In article <20050104223722.YIYG27357.lakermmtao01.cox.net@smtp.east.cox.net>,
<srp@cox.net> writes:
>
>
> 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.ht
ml
> > >
> > > 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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