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Anyone using a Taurus fan ?

Reply #15 –
Quote from: 86caprirs;315913
Has anyone used the DC controller? I hear it is a simple hookup and controller.


I have used it.  It is a quality piece and I will use one again in the future.  It is very easy to hook up and get running.
Mike

Anyone using a Taurus fan ?

Reply #16 –
On my 84 Cougar, I mounted the controller on the support in front of the rad (pass side)that attaches to the grill support. It's close to the inlet of the rad for the sensor and close to the battery for hook-up.
84 COUGAR/90 HO, 1.7RRs, performer RPM,700DP, equal length shorties, stainless EXH ,T-5,Hurst pro-billet, KC clutch, 8.8/ 4.10s, line-lok, bla ,bla, bla.
71 COMET/289,351w heads, 12.5 TRWs, 750DP, Liberty TL, 9"/6.00s, 11.9x @112 , bla,bla,bla.

Never shoot your mouth off, unless your brain is loaded! ....I may get older, but I'll never grow up!....If you're not laughing, you're not living!  :laughing:

Anyone using a Taurus fan ?

Reply #17 –
Thanks for all the responses guys. I've been studying for an EPA refrigeration test and haven't had time to mess with the Bird. I got the location for the controller figured out thanks to your suggestions. Just have to get some padding to put between the shroud and the radiator, then install it. Hoping to get a lot done before April 17th, going to a local cruise and dyno day.
88 Sport ,306 roller block, flat tops, ARP rods and bolts, Compcam 533 lift/ 270 duration, roller rockers, ported 351w heads with 1.94 - 1.60 valves, 550 springs, 600cfm carb , full length headers, 2.5" dual X-pipe exhaust, MSD ignition, Hughes built C4, Weld Draglites, Tracloc /Richmond 3:73's

Anyone using a Taurus fan ?

Reply #18 –
Quote from: 86caprirs;315913
Not to mention with the TC nose.....You want to make sure you get flow even sitting at lights.

Has anyone used the DC controller? I hear it is a simple hookup and controller.


i've used it too, buy the indictor light too... it shows green when fan is off, yellow when 50%, and red when 100%.  You will be very surprised to see you fan off during highway speeds on a warm to hot day.  The airflow kicked up through the radiator is plenty to keep it cool. 

I have one on my cougar with a mark8 fan. It's the same setup from my old tbird 306 combo,  a/c on stuck in traffic, 96* out and no problems.  It is very loud when the fan is at 100%
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Reply #19 –
I have a Mark 8 fan that I have to install when I get my 351w in the bird. How did you guys mount the Mark 8 fan?

Sorry Boss9. Don't mean to steal your thread.
1988 Thunderbird Sport. Work in Progress
5.8L swap w/fitech efi, 4R70W swap w/quick 4 controller, 2003 GT rear diff, 5 Lug swap

Bought this car back as an old project car.

:burnout:

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Reply #20 –
Quote from: 86caprirs;316436

Sorry Boss9. Don't mean to steal your thread.


No worries, we're all after info ! :burnout:
88 Sport ,306 roller block, flat tops, ARP rods and bolts, Compcam 533 lift/ 270 duration, roller rockers, ported 351w heads with 1.94 - 1.60 valves, 550 springs, 600cfm carb , full length headers, 2.5" dual X-pipe exhaust, MSD ignition, Hughes built C4, Weld Draglites, Tracloc /Richmond 3:73's

Anyone using a Taurus fan ?

Reply #21 –
Hey Boss does your car have a TC nose on it?
85 Tbird 5.0
78 F150 351w
13 F150 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost

Anyone using a Taurus fan ?

Reply #22 –
Quote from: 88FoxBird;316867
Hey Boss does your car have a TC nose on it?


 Nope wish I had one though. :D
88 Sport ,306 roller block, flat tops, ARP rods and bolts, Compcam 533 lift/ 270 duration, roller rockers, ported 351w heads with 1.94 - 1.60 valves, 550 springs, 600cfm carb , full length headers, 2.5" dual X-pipe exhaust, MSD ignition, Hughes built C4, Weld Draglites, Tracloc /Richmond 3:73's

Anyone using a Taurus fan ?

Reply #23 –
I couldnt remember if you did or not. I may have one if your interested.
85 Tbird 5.0
78 F150 351w
13 F150 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost

Anyone using a Taurus fan ?

Reply #24 –
Quote from: 88FoxBird;316883
I couldnt remember if you did or not. I may have one if your interested.


Cool, just around the corner. Let me know. Had mine out today. Just trying to get it ready for cruisin.  PO has this carb all FUBAR'd . And I'm completely fuel system retarded :mullet: !Thought about going around the block by you but decided against it since I won't have tags till tomorrow.
88 Sport ,306 roller block, flat tops, ARP rods and bolts, Compcam 533 lift/ 270 duration, roller rockers, ported 351w heads with 1.94 - 1.60 valves, 550 springs, 600cfm carb , full length headers, 2.5" dual X-pipe exhaust, MSD ignition, Hughes built C4, Weld Draglites, Tracloc /Richmond 3:73's

Anyone using a Taurus fan ?

Reply #25 –
I take it you were able get those collector tags for it.

Back on topic for now, I'm running a Proform electric fan with one of those built in t-stats in the Cougar, not sure how well I like it yet.
85 Tbird 5.0
78 F150 351w
13 F150 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost

Anyone using a Taurus fan ?

Reply #26 –
Quote from: 88FoxBird;316890
I take it you were able get those collector tags for it.

Back on topic for now, I'm running a Proform electric fan with one of those built in t-stats in the Cougar, not sure how well I like it yet.


Won't know about the "collector" tags till tomorrow.
The fan that's another story. Hooked it up per instructions. Warmed it up and nothing. Shut it off after a few runs up and down the street, then it came on. Either the radiator probe is screwy or the temp gauge (Sunpro) is off. Have to wait for plates before I can really check it out.
88 Sport ,306 roller block, flat tops, ARP rods and bolts, Compcam 533 lift/ 270 duration, roller rockers, ported 351w heads with 1.94 - 1.60 valves, 550 springs, 600cfm carb , full length headers, 2.5" dual X-pipe exhaust, MSD ignition, Hughes built C4, Weld Draglites, Tracloc /Richmond 3:73's
 

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Reply #27 –
Took me forever to get mine dialed in somewhat right. I got some suspension issues to deal with right now before I can mess with it anymore.
85 Tbird 5.0
78 F150 351w
13 F150 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost