i was wanting to put e fans on my truck but not wanting to spend 400 on it so i found some on ebay that push about 2500cfm for about 50 a piece, but where can i get the thermostat kit or w/e else i need the mounting kit comes with the fans, i really want e fans but how hard is it to wire all these up to the temp control and where can i get the thermostat kit
thanks

 

Without not knowing what fans you bought or what truck you have it is near impossible to help.

JMC

 

I see them at Advanced auto around here ,JC Whitney sells them,

 

Summit Racing has a pretty cheap "dry" probe dual fan controller from Derale, you can adjust the turn on from I think 160-240. The dry probe allows you to place the probe in the radiator fins without having to drain the coolant and place a "wet" type probe into the cooling system. The controller also has the AC clutch override to turn on the fans when you turn on the AC. You can go for broke and get a SPAL controller, which is fully programmable but you either have to tap into your vehicle coolant sensor or install a "wet" type probe.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

As far as eBay fans, its hit and miss you may get a good set you may not. You did not specify whether you have the 4.2L, 4.6L, or the 5.4. I have a 01 Screw with the 5.4 and i plan on getting two 16" fans, possibly Derale fans I have heard good things about them. Like i said those eBay fans may last 100,000 miles or 100 miles, it just comes down to how much you want to spend.

Wiring everything is really not hard as long as you can read a basic wire diagram and use either crimp connectors or preferably a soldering iron and heat shrink. Butt splices aren't exactly bullet proof or waterproof, and considering this circuit will be controlling your engine cooling system you really want it to be reliable. Otherwise you may find yourself stranded with an overheated truck because something rattled loose.

Hopefully this helps.

 

Want to do it right? It isn't going to be cheap. Cheap and reliable do not mix - it's a vehicle engine cooling system, not something you want to worry about failures with in the middle of nowhere, not on a daily driver.

So - consider buying everything you need from these folks - you'd be hard-pressed to find better quality anywhere. Their controller is terrific - download the manual and have a look - lots of info in there on connections, etc.

--> http://www.spalusa.com/

If you are not a DIY'er, buy a quality kit.

I Don't do cheap or kludgey. You want advice on that kind of install, you'll have to look elsewhere.


MGD

 

Pay me now or pay me later........... your call.

 

well i have a 01 5.4l and i have the edge and a CAI i plan on putting exhaust and pulleys and the fans i was looking at the dual 16" setup troyer sells for 400 i was just thinking that was a little too much i dont mind spending around 300 because i was planning on getting fans and pulleys for around 500 and exhaust for around 500 and maybe down the road headers idk if they will do anything or not some say they do some say they dont so can i find a setup for fans around 300 with everything and one more question do they go on the inside of the radiator or outside

 

i have the derale controllers they are for 2 fans but i got 2 just incase one goes out, like said above get them from summit they are like $63

the fans go on the inside where your stock fan is now

 

Can you see the Efans just under the upper radiator hose

 

This is a better Pic

 

Nice & clean!


MGD

 

i like both of those def thinking of getting those very soon one more question how do yall keep your engines so clean as in so dirt or grease or oil how can i clean it and make it look shiney

 

carries the FAL kits. Best price I could find anywhere and free shipping (quick too). FAL fans are very well built. wiring and hardware and and controller are all in the kit. Make sure you get a kit w/brackets that fit your truck, or else you will need to fab some. I put their 295 (universal) kit on my 03 Ex. Had to have a friend help me make up some brackets. Took quite a few hours. I also mounted the controller inside the cab, on the frame up behind the glove box (dry, clean and climate controlled in there).

Unless you know what you are doing, I would get a kit. Which is why I bought a kit