E-fan/Thermostat ?
12-01-2004, 10:12 AM
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E-fan/Thermostat ?
my SS seems to run at about 210F. If i was to replace the t-stat, with a 160f, and got an ajustable E-fan temp control switch, What temp should I set the efan temp stich to turn on at??????? Does any have the GM part # for the Ls1 fans from the vette of camaro?????
12-01-2004, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Maxmumboom
my SS seems to run at about 210F. If i was to replace the t-stat, with a 160f, and got an ajustable E-fan temp control switch, What temp should I set the efan temp stich to turn on at??????? Does any have the GM part # for the Ls1 fans from the vette of camaro?????
You radiator is already the correct size.
It bolts right up.
There's a few ways to wire them.
I purchased a harness through Nelsonperformance. Saves me the headache and time.
You have a few operating choices.
forum link
With a nice truck like that Ilike to use factory parts now that there available.
As far as the fans go.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...highlight=fans
12-01-2004, 11:07 AM
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I bought an electric fan from the junkyard out a mid 90's ford taurus with a 3.8 motor and it keeps my truck around 180 all day. The fan cost me $25 and I wired it so it comes on when my truck is running. It also fits nicely under the shroud and pulls very little current when running. FYI
12-01-2004, 01:03 PM
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I'm not exactly cure what temp you should turn the fans on at with a 160 stat - but I want to say the minimum you'll run is around 175 or so. So maybe 180?
I'm running the stock t-stat and I have my fans set to turn on at 212*F. They hardly ever run. I've been considering getting a 160-stat, and wiring up a switch for dual-temps. (easy as pie with the DCC fan controller). I'd run the 212 I use now for daily driving, oil life, emissions, etc. etc.... but then switch to a 180 setting or so when I'm at the strip or towing.
I'm running the stock t-stat and I have my fans set to turn on at 212*F. They hardly ever run. I've been considering getting a 160-stat, and wiring up a switch for dual-temps. (easy as pie with the DCC fan controller). I'd run the 212 I use now for daily driving, oil life, emissions, etc. etc.... but then switch to a 180 setting or so when I'm at the strip or towing.
