Electric fan anyone!

[Thermo]

I mounted my controllers on top of the radiator. It just so happened that my controllers fit almost perfectly in the rails between the front and back of the radiator. I put the plastic cowl back down over the radiator and it hides the controllers very nicely. I ran all of my power wires from the fuse box that is on the driver's side inside of wire loom. So, unless you know I have e-fans, you don't know my truck has been modified.

 

[AlexExpy]

I mounted my controllers on top of the radiator. It just so happened that my controllers fit almost perfectly in the rails between the front and back of the radiator. I put the plastic cowl back down over the radiator and it hides the controllers very nicely. I ran all of my power wires from the fuse box that is on the driver's side inside of wire loom. So, unless you know I have e-fans, you don't know my truck has been modified.

Maybe your radiator is wider, mine wouldn't fit on top of the radiator. Besides, I want to have quick access to change the temp setting and didn't want to have remove the plastic cowl every time.

I may have to find a switched power to supply the relay controller, it just doesn't feel right hearing the fan on while the engine has been shut off.

 

[Thermo]

Alex, I do not worry about it. The fan will shut off within 30 seconds or so of turning off the motor. Do not worry about it. The only reason why I would change it is that I seem to have a problem where when the fan is running, it will not let me lock the doors with the remote. I can do it manually, but the remote will not work.

 

[AlexExpy]

Alex, I do not worry about it. The fan will shut off within 30 seconds or so of turning off the motor. Do not worry about it. The only reason why I would change it is that I seem to have a problem where when the fan is running, it will not let me lock the doors with the remote. I can do it manually, but the remote will not work.

Thermo, yeah! I maybe worry too much for nothing. Your problem with the key-fob relating to the electric fan is unique. I really haven't a clue. What year is your car?

 

[superexpy]

I have used this controler for 6+ years with no issue
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HAYDEN-3653...pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

And these fans look close to what i am running
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16-16-Sixte...pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

All for arounf 80$ The hardest part for a setup like this is the wireing but I Too am A electronics tech by trade

 

[Thermo]

Alex, I have one of the early 97 trucks. My truck has a few oddities to it that the other trucks don't have. I don't see how what I did could have affected the key fob other than possibly introducing a little bit of noise into the electrical system when the truck is off which is enough to confuse the PATS system. I have just learned to hit the lock button as I am leaving the truck. No big deal.

 

[AlexExpy]

Update!

Just completed an adventure with the kids and wife, 2K miles later, 5 hotels in seven days five different states and the fan never even ran more than 2 minutes. This is a keeper

With all that said, glad to be home..

 

[sgtowing]

Did you notice an increase in MPG's on your trip now that you have electric fans?

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[AlexExpy]

Did you notice an increase in MPG's on your trip now that you have electric fans?

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I'm sure it does in some way. I have just bought this car less than two weeks, so I didn't have too much seating time before the fan conversion. All I can tell you is throttle response is noticeable quicker off the line, and I'm sure my water pump appreciates the monkey off its back.

 

[L8/93LX]

Just curious would a Taurus fan fit the Expy rad? Just wondering if anybody had tried this.

 

[Skauber]

I know this is an old thread, but......

I'm contemplating going over to e-fans at some point myself. I noticed the 2010 Expy has dual e-fans, and the radiator is similar in size, within half an inch. Did anyone try to retrofit this to the older Expy? I can imagine that those fans are specifically designed for the 5.4 engine and all that, plus they come in at under 200 bucks so for me this seems like a very nice option.

Mine is a '05 Expy EB with 5.4 and 4x4