Its me again. So, im looking for a relay for my 16' electic fan. I have went to all the local auto stores and the cheapest I can find is like $34.00. And its not that im cheap but I had to purchase a aluminum radiator and silicon hoses. so, Ive been looking on Ebay and craiglist for one and I was wondering if there is anything specific i need? Or what volts, brand, etc...
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First the fan type is a "Imperial" from advanceauto. And I was reading the diagram and it is calling for a (25amp) so should I go with a 40?
And also I know foxes are known for hig temps in traffic and plus with me living in Florida it dont help. So I was wondering if there was a way to install a little fan for the the front of the radiator (as a pusher)?
And also I know foxes are known for hig temps in traffic and plus with me living in Florida it dont help. So I was wondering if there was a way to install a little fan for the the front of the radiator (as a pusher)?
It's calling for a 25 amp what? Fuse? Relay?
Do NOT go bigger than the recommended fuse.
You can use as large of a relay as you'd like however. If it calls for a 25 amp relay, a 30/40 amp relay from the parts store or audio store would work (for awhile anyhow).
A pusher can can be an impediment to flow at speed.
Does the fan have a CFM rating?
If the heat is too much, you might want to go with an OEM fan (3.8L Taurus, Mark VIII, etc).
Do NOT go bigger than the recommended fuse.
You can use as large of a relay as you'd like however. If it calls for a 25 amp relay, a 30/40 amp relay from the parts store or audio store would work (for awhile anyhow).
A pusher can can be an impediment to flow at speed.
Does the fan have a CFM rating?
If the heat is too much, you might want to go with an OEM fan (3.8L Taurus, Mark VIII, etc).
Well I went with a 75amp relay. My buddy gave it to me from is old fox. So, I drove it all day and night today and the temp gauge was reading slightly under half way. But with the a/c off. When I turned the a/c on the gauge went up. But only during the day, and it did on city roads as well as highway. And suggestions? I went with the fuse size recommended. I believe it was 15...
If you have proper air flow over the radiator (if a GT, having the air dam, etc) and it is equally hot at speed or while stopped, it comes down to a simple heat rejection issue. More cooling capacity is the solution.
FWIW, I've never even seen a radiator fan that has a 15 amp fuse. The OEM's are generally fused for 60+ Amps.
You really need an aftermarket temp gauge to know what's going on.
FWIW, I've never even seen a radiator fan that has a 15 amp fuse. The OEM's are generally fused for 60+ Amps.
You really need an aftermarket temp gauge to know what's going on.
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