07-22-2003, 03:20 AM
Will a twin fan set up on the radiator from an 87-88 TC work on an 85 TC. and will both fans spin at the same time? Will I need to do any special wiring?
07-22-2003, 03:20 AM
07-22-2003, 12:31 PM
I use that exact setup on my wifes 30 overbored 85.5. It does however require additional wiring and a relay to carry the load of both fans. I simply used a 50 amp. mega fuse from the battery pos. term. to a Bosch heavy duty relay to the fans positve side which I spliced both together. Then spliced both ground sides to a chassis ground and use the original fan power wire to the relay trigger post. If you use your A/C in heavy, slow traffic it will put a strain on your charging system.
Hope this helps, Rick B.
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Hope this helps, Rick B.
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85 Elan 5.0 Mine since 86
85 TC 5spd. Wifes toy
86 TC 5spd. 1 owner Calif
86 TC 5spd. pc/rotted
88 TC 5spd. pc/rotted
93 Aerostar family hauler
01 F150 Supercrew towrig
84 RZ350 Yamaha my ride
81 Ltd440 Kawasaki wifes
registry loves us !!!!!
80 Buick Dragcar 440ci Chevy [email protected] (was originally a turbo)
07-22-2003, 03:14 PM
Like Rick says, it will require a relay and fuse or circuit breaker.
If you wanted to wire them up to work the same way as an 87/88 (one comes on at a certain temp, the other comes on at a higher temp, and [can't remember which] one of them is on if the A/C is on), then you will have to do additional wiring. That doesn't sound like a good time. I would just have them both come on at the same time, based on a thermostatic switch or a switch in the dash.
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86 TC, 73 Austin Mini, 72 Austin Mini Van
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If you wanted to wire them up to work the same way as an 87/88 (one comes on at a certain temp, the other comes on at a higher temp, and [can't remember which] one of them is on if the A/C is on), then you will have to do additional wiring. That doesn't sound like a good time. I would just have them both come on at the same time, based on a thermostatic switch or a switch in the dash.
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86 TC, 73 Austin Mini, 72 Austin Mini Van
Click here to beat a ricer.