I was curious to what temp I should set my fans to come on. I have the edge so I can see the current temp. The temp stayed about 192-196 with the stock clutch fan. What is a safe temp ? Right now it's set to come on at 198. Thanks

 

No Help ?

 

I have mine coming on at 198. The hottest it gets is 205 in stop and go traffic in Las Vegas heat of 115 degrees.

 

That seems good, I think mine comes on at or around 185-190. I just bought an infared thermometer and aimed it at the thermistor probe and it was 182 or so, so who knows

 

what ever your stock thermostat is is a perfect temp to come on at 195-198" sounds very good

 

Cool, Thanks for the replies !!

 

I figured my stock thermostat is 198 because when im driving on the highway thats usually what it stays at (198)

 

Had mine set at 198, but backed it off to 196 just for a little wiggle room. Probably no big deal. Noticed the 198 setting it would go as high as 202. The lower the setting the more the fans run. Factor that in too.

 

My '04 has been pretty much a dyno queen as I have tested many, many parts for Troyer and he has used my vehicle as a bench mark.
My fans are set at 202 and 212 as the truck makes its peak power right around 200 degrees.
I spent last week in Charlotte where the temperature was near 104 degrees for several days and driving in city traffic even with the new Roush Supercharger the truck performed great with the efans set where they are.
(I believe the stock thermostat is 194 degrees)
My fans have never come on while traveling at highway speeds.

 

My efans come on at 206. They only do when I am sitting for along period of time (waiting for food, wife running into a store etc.)

Normal driving runs at 192 w/o the efans. Sitting at a red light it may get up to 198 before I start moving and get air flow.

 

Hey Marc...did you run your "power on" through the wheel well and then to the fuse box ? I have yet to install my efans as I am trying to determine where I want to mount my controllers and I am still trying to decide if I want to go through the firewall or tap in to the wire harness.

 

It's actually 192 stock so having the fans come on at 196 seems fine.

 

No I did not. I tapped into a wire on the PCM which is on the firewall right behind the battery. I suggest you call Neal @ Troyers and let him give you the details on how to do this as I am no longer supporting them here...I suggest you speak only to Neal...

 

Yeah, I spoke with Neal and he described the process to me..I am a little hesitant to tap in to the wire harness..not usre how easy it will be ?!

Are you out on your own now ? why are you no longer supporting them ?

 

I have been on my own for several years. I only spent time with Mike and Company when he was relocating and at all his dyno events. He has been my tuner of choice for over 7 years and his company is still my wholesale distributor for parts and tuning as of today.
For reasons that I choose to keep confidential in respect to Mikes tuning abilities and our past friendship, I will no longer endorse him or his business here.