FANS! Automatic or manual?

big-boss · #1 (**permalink**) 09-13-2010, 01:34 PM

I just have one switch. It was alot cheaper and I saved a ton of weight.
I turn it on after it warms up and when I need the fan- no thermostat tells me what to do. Yes, I am a tea-party guy!

undy · #2 (**permalink**) 09-13-2010, 01:38 PM

automatic 2 speed puller with manual over-ride for hi speed.

patrickt · #3 (**permalink**) 09-13-2010, 01:41 PM

I can't go an entire season without forgetting to put my ankle clearly over my sidepipes when getting out (yes, slight burn this past weekend). I know I could not go an entire season without forgetting to manually turn my fans on.

Z-linkCobra · #4 (**permalink**) 09-13-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

I can't go an entire season without forgetting to put my ankle clearly over my sidepipes when getting out (yes, slight burn this past weekend). I know I could not go an entire season without forgetting to manually turn my fans on.

If you would glass your doors in and climb out the top like your supposed to...you would have that problem...lol.

CobraEd · #5 (**permalink**) 09-13-2010, 02:12 PM

Running the fans when they are not needed (when the engine is not yet warmed up, or at high speed) puts an unnecessary load on the alternator which is a horsepower drain. Fans can draw a lot of amps, and can cause you to lose HP due to parasitic alternator load.

My fans kick on automatically from the sensor on the radiator and only run when needed. I also have a manual over-ride switch if needed, but almost never use it.

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