$70 electric fan system
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$70 electric fan system
If you'd like to read about how to make an electric fan system for $70 (3400 cfm), then ck out my new article in True Blue Trucks magazine.
It's easy as pie.
Cheers.
It's easy as pie.
Cheers.
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Link perhaps?
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Basically, there are two routes you can go, the two speed Taurus fan/Mk v111 fan, or the dual Contour fan. The Taurus/mk8 fan will be initially less expensive from a j/y, about $35, whereas the dual Contour fan cost more for the extra motor. The Taurus fan puts out about 2300 cfm low, and about 3800 cfm on high. The mk 8 fan pulls a bit more. The Contour fan pulls 3400 cfm.
Where the cost of the T/mk8 fans increase is when you have wire them. Because they pull so many amps, you have to buy a heavy duty relay/solenoid for the high sp. That can fun $50 alone.
If you have room, I would use the Taurus or mk8 fan. If you want to keep the cost down, use the Contour dual set up. Wire them like I did and if one dies, you can still 'limp' home w/o overheating. Or, pull an extra motor at the boneyard and keep it behind the seat in case.
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Great thanks! I have your thread saved already so I can referance it once I get back home. I might use the Contour fan, I like the "limp home" mode. Soooooo many plans for my truck when I get outta here! lol
