-Belt driven fan +Electric Fan(s)

Burn N' Up · 10-29-2005, 03:52 AM

Any comments? I'm wondering if the draw on the battery in a car that needs the power to produce a good sharp spark in a turbo charged (high compression) engine is gonna be a good idea. That and is the load to the alternator really that high. I've heard from two sources, one very reliable and one ont so reliable. The very source says they don't draw that much, the not so source says they do. Thoughts? Kits already out there? Thanks homies.

mrnickleye · 10-29-2005, 07:48 AM

No problem running electric fan(s). I run 3 on mine. 3 years now. On, get this now, the original 16 year old alternator. 162k on it.

kewlcoconut · 10-29-2005, 10:09 AM

yea the alternators are really good in these cars. the stock one ran for 17 yrs then i replaced it. and then i fried the new one with my system haha. so i got the biggest i could get. 110 amp. thats as big as it would fit in the supra lol.

Burn N' Up · 11-01-2005, 10:08 PM

Mr Nickleye,

Where did you get your setup?

mrnickleye · 11-02-2005, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burn N' Up

Mr Nickleye,

Where did you get your setup?

The car came with the factory setup, one fan w/clutch on water pump, and 2 little 6" electric one that come on with the a/c.

I removed the fan & clutch from water pump. I cut the fan shroud that was for that fan, leaving the portion for the little fans.

I mounted a Hayden 14" electric and used their temp sensor kit w/relay. I followed their directions for mount and hookup.

(next time I will use this one for more CFM... http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=400006+306496)

I spliced into the 2 relays for the little fans, and ran a 'rocker' switch to operate them manually when I want (like around town in hot summer with a/c on all the time). I put the switch in place of one of the coin holders on the left side of dash.

If you don't have those little fans, then you should get one of those 2 fan setups. Check SummitRacing or JEGS.

I never run hot, and I live in the Mojave Desert, Ca. 110* summertime.

rnoswal · 11-02-2005, 08:04 PM

Get a 2 core aluminum radiator from summit or jegs, put a 16 inch fan on it and never worry again about overheating. I did and that is how mine ran in north louisiana, not hot!

Russ

Burn N' Up · 11-03-2005, 06:21 PM

I'm not worried about heat Russ, heheh I want the horsies! =b Thanks Mr Nickleye, They even make it with the Blue shroud to match my engine compartment theme, hehe. Oh hey, off the top of your head do you know what the Supra engines like to operate at so i can set the thermostat when i get it? Thanks again!

Edit: I do have the little fans, but i think i'll replace those anyways since the Supra kit they sell drops in two big 12"s. Should be pretty hip.

mrnickleye · 11-04-2005, 02:37 AM

I run a 180* stat in the summer (6mo), and 195* for winter (better heater operation. My fans are set to come on at 190*, and off at 180*. My car always runs cool.

10-29-2005, 03:52 AM	#1
Burn N' Up 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 238	-Belt driven fan +Electric Fan(s) Any comments? I'm wondering if the draw on the battery in a car that needs the power to produce a good sharp spark in a turbo charged (high compression) engine is gonna be a good idea. That and is the load to the alternator really that high. I've heard from two sources, one very reliable and one ont so reliable. The very source says they don't draw that much, the not so source says they do. Thoughts? Kits already out there? Thanks homies.

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10-29-2005, 07:48 AM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	No problem running electric fan(s). I run 3 on mine. 3 years now. On, get this now, the original 16 year old alternator. 162k on it.

10-29-2005, 10:09 AM	#3
kewlcoconut 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 157	yea the alternators are really good in these cars. the stock one ran for 17 yrs then i replaced it. and then i fried the new one with my system haha. so i got the biggest i could get. 110 amp. thats as big as it would fit in the supra lol.

11-01-2005, 10:08 PM	#4
Burn N' Up 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 238	Mr Nickleye, Where did you get your setup?

11-02-2005, 08:04 PM	#6
rnoswal Lexus & 550's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bossier City LA Posts: 556	Get a 2 core aluminum radiator from summit or jegs, put a 16 inch fan on it and never worry again about overheating. I did and that is how mine ran in north louisiana, not hot! Russ

11-03-2005, 06:21 PM	#7
Burn N' Up 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 238	I'm not worried about heat Russ, heheh I want the horsies! =b Thanks Mr Nickleye, They even make it with the Blue shroud to match my engine compartment theme, hehe. Oh hey, off the top of your head do you know what the Supra engines like to operate at so i can set the thermostat when i get it? Thanks again! Edit: I do have the little fans, but i think i'll replace those anyways since the Supra kit they sell drops in two big 12"s. Should be pretty hip.

11-04-2005, 02:37 AM	#8
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	I run a 180* stat in the summer (6mo), and 195* for winter (better heater operation. My fans are set to come on at 190, and off at 180. My car always runs cool.