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Old 08-01-2007, 07:07 PM
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I couldn't have asked for anything more out of my Wait4Me...

I haven't heard a single good complement about him, you'd be the first, but glad to hear that you've liked your tune.
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Originally Posted by jmproductions
most of the time the engine sees no load at all from them.
I really can't agree w/ that. It's been pretty hot around here and I run mine (switched) almost constantly. Maybe just a worry wort but I don't want my temps going over 190* in the summer. A new alt. is a lot cheaper than a new tranny or engine anyday! Running them most of the time does add some under hood heat though in the process because the alt. gets VERY hot with the extra load. It's a compromise I guess. Just my .02
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Originally Posted by RedHot04
I really can't agree w/ that. It's been pretty hot around here and I run mine (switched) almost constantly. Maybe just a worry wort but I don't want my temps going over 190* in the summer. A new alt. is a lot cheaper than a new tranny or engine anyday! Running them most of the time does add some under hood heat though in the process because the alt. gets VERY hot with the extra load. It's a compromise I guess. Just my .02

Have you done the "big 3" upgrade?
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Have you done the "big 3" upgrade?
No I haven't but now that you mention it GOOD IDEA. I do run a 1200w amp w/ 2-600w 12" Subs and 2- 250w 6" up front. Got some other misc. electronics that I'm sure add to the drain as well. Should I go w/ 0/0 or 1/0 for the Pos & Ground and 4 Ga.to the Alt. or what would you suggest?? Running 1/0 from the stereo amp already. Maybe a yellow top battery too?
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Clutch fan FTW.

I have noticed only one thing different when I changed back to a clutch fan.......I do not have to worry about the BS harness failing. I have not noticed any change in performance AT ALL.
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also you get better gas mileage especially in traffic that mechanical fan puts pretty good strain when it is in the low gear you can kinda tell it when accelerating im going with electric fans soon
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also you get better gas mileage especially in traffic that mechanical fan puts pretty good strain when it is in the low gear you can kinda tell it when accelerating im going with electric fans soon

also got a question about these fans from jegs whats yalls take:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...52451_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...44325_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...50890_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...56607_-1_10117
i was just lookin around im gonna look on summit in a bit im a little busy thanks for any suggestions or anything yall come up with
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Originally Posted by Southern Dixie Rebel
also you get better gas mileage especially in traffic that mechanical fan puts pretty good strain when it is in the low gear you can kinda tell it when accelerating im going with electric fans soon

also got a question about these fans from jegs whats yalls take:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...52451_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...44325_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...50890_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...56607_-1_10117
i was just lookin around im gonna look on summit in a bit im a little busy thanks for any suggestions or anything yall come up with
They work great, but their controller is complete CRAP. You'll see all kinds of people chime in about the fans, and not so many "fans" about the controller.
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Originally Posted by RedHot04
No I haven't but now that you mention it GOOD IDEA. I do run a 1200w amp w/ 2-600w 12" Subs and 2- 250w 6" up front. Got some other misc. electronics that I'm sure add to the drain as well. Should I go w/ 0/0 or 1/0 for the Pos & Ground and 4 Ga.to the Alt. or what would you suggest?? Running 1/0 from the stereo amp already. Maybe a yellow top battery too?
I ran "O" on my 92, but that was a different story as far as wiring went. It's pretty easy to make your own connections.
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Well i almost went back to a fan clutch but decided not too.

I was sitting in a drivethru and i noticed my a/c wasnt cold at all, look down and notice my truck was hotter than normal.

My flex a lite wiring kit took a ****, Been the same way for 8 months just that day it went out. i was at work and bought a cheap kit for half the price and is working fine for now.

next time this happens i will be going back to a fan clutch.


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