So after looking at lots of topics, having my truck get hot while running the a/c in traffic this summer, buying a couple of Taurus fans and checking the fitment, today I got a Lincoln fan and started to mock some stuff up.
I went back and forth between one or two fans, and I guess I figured that the weak link is the end rush current demand on the alternator. Yes, I realize that I could upgrade my alternator, but I want to see how a single fan works with the existing charging system in place.
Its very rough right now, however, I really think there's lot of room for a clean installation. I trimmed the fan 1/2" all the way around to make the fan thinner to gain a little clearance as I'd like to be able to sneaky pete a serpentine belt on or off if necessary.
Please excuse the zip ties, just wanted to get it mounted and mocked up. It pushes lots of air, seemed to cool a hot radiator very quickly, and go my test wires very hot inside of 30 seconds (relay definitely in the works, maybe a smart controller too).
This fan is supposed to move the most air (in the neighborhood of 4500 cfm) with the least amount of current draw (supposedly less than 30 amps continuous).
Stay tuned, I apologize for the poor pics, I didn't even think about taking pics until I had already started and it was raining when I got the camera out.
I went back and forth between one or two fans, and I guess I figured that the weak link is the end rush current demand on the alternator. Yes, I realize that I could upgrade my alternator, but I want to see how a single fan works with the existing charging system in place.
Its very rough right now, however, I really think there's lot of room for a clean installation. I trimmed the fan 1/2" all the way around to make the fan thinner to gain a little clearance as I'd like to be able to sneaky pete a serpentine belt on or off if necessary.
Please excuse the zip ties, just wanted to get it mounted and mocked up. It pushes lots of air, seemed to cool a hot radiator very quickly, and go my test wires very hot inside of 30 seconds (relay definitely in the works, maybe a smart controller too).
This fan is supposed to move the most air (in the neighborhood of 4500 cfm) with the least amount of current draw (supposedly less than 30 amps continuous).
Stay tuned, I apologize for the poor pics, I didn't even think about taking pics until I had already started and it was raining when I got the camera out.