06RangerXLT
Well-Known Member
Now, I'll start of by saying, if you do this your doing it on your own terms, and im not going to be reponsible for if you blow up something.
Also, i dont want to hear the crap about how they are "unreliable and a bad idea" This is my truck, and if you dont like them, dont put one in.
So far, i got my hands on a v6 Topaz fan with shroud. Im going tonight to buy the relays and all the compnents to put together the system to run it.
it will include:
~breaker for both high and low
~relay for both high and low
~relay for warning light, so if fan loses power, red LED turns on.
~high and low by-pass switch, with off switch for when wanted off. (will have military rocker cover so it cant be accidentaly turned off)
~adjustable temp sensor, for both high and low, as well as lead run to ac on wire to kick over the high relay so it cycles with AC pump. this will bypass the thermostat high setting when the AC is on.
ill be doing a full build with pictures, as it seems there isnt one.
My advantages are:
In the winter i can have it off to warm the truck up faster (clutch is always spinning)
I dont live in a warm climate, so i dont need extreme cooling.
i dont tow, ever.
i rarely have my ac on.
i only drive in the populated areas, so if it fails me, i can fix it easily, plus i have ford ESP with free towing.
i can reduce the load on my waterpump, to help the bearings last longer.
give me more room in the engine bay, for "toys"
give me an awesome reason to put a 200 amp alternator, so i can run other fun stuff, and then add my dual battery setup, with isolator and my winch.
i will also be swithcing my driving lights to my second battery, as well as my amp and power converter.
give me the ability to control the temp my truck is running at, and kick it on high when im stuck in traffic.
Now, i know the results if not done properly. i will be spending about $100 on just electrical, and if any of you know me, you know its gotta be perfect.
pics will be up this weekend if my plans dont change.
and to anybody wanting to tell me how stuipd i am, and what a bad idea this is....
Also, i dont want to hear the crap about how they are "unreliable and a bad idea" This is my truck, and if you dont like them, dont put one in.
So far, i got my hands on a v6 Topaz fan with shroud. Im going tonight to buy the relays and all the compnents to put together the system to run it.
it will include:
~breaker for both high and low
~relay for both high and low
~relay for warning light, so if fan loses power, red LED turns on.
~high and low by-pass switch, with off switch for when wanted off. (will have military rocker cover so it cant be accidentaly turned off)
~adjustable temp sensor, for both high and low, as well as lead run to ac on wire to kick over the high relay so it cycles with AC pump. this will bypass the thermostat high setting when the AC is on.
ill be doing a full build with pictures, as it seems there isnt one.
My advantages are:
In the winter i can have it off to warm the truck up faster (clutch is always spinning)
I dont live in a warm climate, so i dont need extreme cooling.
i dont tow, ever.
i rarely have my ac on.
i only drive in the populated areas, so if it fails me, i can fix it easily, plus i have ford ESP with free towing.

i can reduce the load on my waterpump, to help the bearings last longer.
give me more room in the engine bay, for "toys"
give me an awesome reason to put a 200 amp alternator, so i can run other fun stuff, and then add my dual battery setup, with isolator and my winch.
i will also be swithcing my driving lights to my second battery, as well as my amp and power converter.
give me the ability to control the temp my truck is running at, and kick it on high when im stuck in traffic.
Now, i know the results if not done properly. i will be spending about $100 on just electrical, and if any of you know me, you know its gotta be perfect.
pics will be up this weekend if my plans dont change.
and to anybody wanting to tell me how stuipd i am, and what a bad idea this is....

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