Sam,
The fan I have is a Lincoln Mark VIII. The control unit is made
specifically for the fan I purchased. If I did not already have the fan I
may have gone with the Viper fan. I like the setup options on the Viper fan
and your kit. Initially I was just going to use a single relay, but the
more I read the more I learned what my options were. I think at this point
the best option for me is the DC controller. Thanks for the advice. I
really like the work you have done on the circuits and fans....very detailed
and precise.
Mike
Colorado_Kota@comcast.net
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From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
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Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 3:37 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: Re: Re: DML: Cooling Fan Controller
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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