I'm looking to do the same thing with my truck. Only problem is that with the 4.6L they don't specify exactly which belt I'm supposed to get, and when asked, they had no clue...

 

I have been thinking of doing this for some time now. I have a question for you. On Troyer's website it says that this install is NOT for the novice, but by no means do you need to be a professional.
I have done different things to my truck. (shocks, brakes, intake, serp. belt, wired a radio & amplifier, etc...) I would consider myself a novice, but no professional.
By following the directions, how difficult is the install & what is your technical expertise level? (ie. beginner, novice, professional)

 

It isn't that difficult, but I think a lot of people make mistakes by using wiring that isn't up to the load, bad connections and poor grounds. I used 10 ga. wires for the power and grounds and I haven't had any issues in a year and a half. Mounting the controllers where they won't get wet is another critical element to the install.

 

E Fans are the way to go! No complaints.. and the freed up space is handy too.

They help my AC out with this 106 degree heat I'm having.

 

What are you aiming the thermometer at to get your temp readings, so you can set the fans?

 

I used an infrared thermometer and aim it at the radiator fins. I set one fan at 200, the other at 210. The fan controller with the higher setting is tied into to the a/c clutch signal, so it pretty much runs all the time, except in winter. I'm going to be converting to the 2010-up factory fans and a Delta Current controller in the next couple of months. I like the concept of the DC controller where the fans run at half speed with the a/c on and having factory fans with a shroud. You could do one of these for around the cost of the Troyer unit.

 

Thanks. I have already ordered a DC controller. I hear they can take a while to receive.

The factory fans seem like a great option, as long as they bolt up cleanly.

 

you got me reading on the troyer e fan kit. i think i might have to try it. the HP numbers caught my eye, as well as mpg, but it said you might feel better throttle response? have you experienced this? it would be worth doing if the motor felt more responsive.

 

Throttle response off the line should be better since there is less parasitic loss on the engine ( it doesn't have to turn that big ol' stock fan).

 

I am running the 2010 fans with the DC controller now. I also have had the Troyer kit, which took a beating up here in the roadway salt belt...anyway, long story short, IMHO I think the ideal set-up is the Troyer Fans with the DC Controller (at least the FK-50 model). I have a new set of Troyer fans on order and will be taking the 2010 fans out of mine soon

 

Sam - What is it you don't like about the 2010 fans?

 

Mainly the thing I dislike is that they make a weird noise when the controller does it's 'soft start' with the fans..I have researched this before and it seems like its an electrical thing in the motors (sounds like a bearing, but it's not). That and the fact they don't exactly fit all that well (at least on an 07) only one of the top bolts can be used and brackets have to be fabed up for the bottom. I am going to take the new Troyer fans and coat the brackets with corrosion protection stuff. Plus, I like the looks of the Derale fans better...LOL