I just ordered one of the FK-50P controllers and picked up a Mark VIII fan off of ebay, so I'll see how this mod works out too.
I just got the FK-50P controller in the mail yesterday, so it took about a month from the time it was ordered. When I have time, I'll get the install going.
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Base: 2001 Tundra - Thunder Grey | SR5 | TRD | 4x4 | HD TRD Coil Springs | Tow Pkg | Factory Spray-on Bedliner | RS3000 Security
Mods: Mickey Thompson Classic II | Bilstein 5100 Shocks | Differential Drop Spacers | 930 Inner CV Boots | ProtechEZLift Limit Straps | Spintech Sportsman XL Muffler | Brembo Front Brake Rotors | Heavy Duty OEM Rear Drums | A.R.E. Z-Series Cap w/ Thule Rack | Stubbs Rock Sliders | Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar | 285/75/16 BFG All Terrain TA KO's | VIAIR 400C Air Compressor w/ 2.5 gal tank | Front clear corner lamps | Odyssey PC1700T battery | Optima Red Top 75/35 battery (backup starter) | Hellroaring 95300A Isolator/Combiner | Truspeed Calibrator
Future: Winch Bumper | UCAs & Coilovers | RCD Lift | 4.30 Gears
I just got the FK-50P controller in the mail yesterday, so it took about a month from the time it was ordered. When I have time, I'll get the install going.
Please do!!!!!!! I am going to COPY you as soon as you do. I want the same exact setup and the mileage increases.
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03' Access Cab Toyota Tundra V-8 4.7L, 4x4
305/70/16 BFG Muds on 4" B/S Wheelers' Offroad Steel Rims
Donahoe Racing Coilovers (cranked 2.5")
Total Chaos Upper Control Arms and Rack Bushings.
ORS upper mount shock hoop kit / FOX Racing 2.0" Reservoir 11" travel shocks w/ Deaver G57 10 pack rear springs
ARB Sahara Bumper with Fog Light Kit and KC SlimLites in Front
What do you mean? I didn't change my thermostat and haven't had any isues that I know of. What issues could a person have if they don't change their thermostat?
I know you did not have any issues but when you tow in the mountains you really need to cool your radiator. If you have good fan(s) then it ok to keep your original thermostat (180*F).
But in most cases I believe its better to be safe and replace it with either TRD Thermostat (160*F or 71*C - its about $100 from a toyota dealer and I can't find any other place to buy one). I've done a lot of conversions on european cars (mostly bmws), most of the times its recomended to replace thermostat to lower temperature, this way your radiator has time to cool off.
Recently my mechanical fan has failed and thanks to mustang67408, I was able to fix my mechanical fan. Now since I have SC, I am seriously considering to change my mechanical fan to an electric fan.
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I have heard that roughly you need 10 cfm per 1 hp coming out of the engine. 3000cfm should be quite adequate. The old lincoln MARK VIII fan supposedly puts out 3500 cfm on high speed. I may try one of those, but I have heard they also draw a lot of current. some of the ebay fans are much more current efficient. However with the DCcontrol.com controller the fan only draws 15amps at 3500. The fan is capable of 4300 cfm.
so if i have 385hp in my truck then how much of air-flow i need? 3850cfm minimum? Thanks for all of the help
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2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 4x4 - TRD 9+Psi Supercharged, JBA Ceramic Headers, Walboro 255LPH Fuel Pump, 1UZ Rods, 20" x-sp enkei wheels, 7009 navi w/custom JBL wire harness + OEM XM/Sirus radio, drive by wire, and many other mods.
I know you did not have any issues but when you tow in the mountains you really need to cool your radiator. If you have good fan(s) then it ok to keep your original thermostat (180*F).
But in most cases I believe its better to be safe and replace it with either TRD Thermostat (160*F or 71*C - its about $100 from a toyota dealer and I can't find any other place to buy one). I've done a lot of conversions on european cars (mostly bmws), most of the times its recomended to replace thermostat to lower temperature, this way your radiator has time to cool off.
The only reason I don't change the thermostat is that the engine will run cooler. That should make it run rich and burn more fuel...is this correct or am I wrong?
My electric fans work like a factory setup. Absolutely no problems to date. In fact, they've been flawless so far. TOTALLY love them!
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TOYOTA designed the engine and cooling system to be able to function in the worse conditions: hot summer day, while towing a trailer going uphill.................
The thermostat is an integral part of the cooling system as it regulates the temperature of the coolant. It should stay as designed.
A 160 F thermostat will only fool the ECM into believing that the coolant has not reached operating temperature yet and will make the car run richer ( read lower MPG ).
If you modify the vehicle then you might need a larger core radiator or additional fans.
I use a 160 thermostat in my race car too but i don't care about the gas mileage ( 6 to 8 MPG on the track).
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Well, I have 2003 motor in my tundra with TRD SC. My mechanical fan broke, and its not cooling properly. When I drive with out any load in my truck or not towing, my truck runs fine. But as soon as I put load more then 4000lbs (on a trailer) my truck runs very hot (but water is not boiling). So to tell you if I want to get electrical fans - well I am worried a little, since I tow heavy weight every other day.
Here a picture of mechanical fan appart
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2006 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4x4 w/ lxr package, 7008 navi, rear entartaiment system, 20" x-sp enkei.
2001 Toyota Tundra SR5 4x4 - TRD 9+Psi Supercharged, JBA Ceramic Headers, Walboro 255LPH Fuel Pump, 1UZ Rods, 20" x-sp enkei wheels, 7009 navi w/custom JBL wire harness + OEM XM/Sirus radio, drive by wire, and many other mods.
have you guys heard of the perma cool fan setup 5900 cfm says it comes with a shroud and controller and it says that it mounts in existing spot
let me know what you think
Notes: Not recommended for heavy towing applications.
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have you guys heard of the perma cool fan setup 5900 cfm says it comes with a shroud and controller and it says that it mounts in existing spot
let me know what you think
Follow DH's link. That was my posting, and yes, I had one. Perma Cool sponsors a lot of racers out in California, but they did nothing to help me out when their product quit, not once, but twice. The last time it failed, it almost took my truck with it. Read my post on that link and make up our own mind. I was able to get a full refund from Performance Products, but it took a while due to non or very slow cooperation from Perma Cool.
BJ
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2003 Tundra 4.7L V8 Access Cab Limited 4WD
w/ all factory packages,Black Onyx 202-rebadged. was stock 31K on 5/9/05, now 56K
*Extang Full-Tilt Tonneau * Bedrug*Topline Tailgate Step *Mr. Gille Upper & Lower Billet Grille *WAAG Bumper Guards, front & rear *HT Side Step Nerf Bars *AVS Hood Protector *WeatherTech Vent Shades *JDM Black Taillights *TurnSmart Solar-power Mirror Turn-Signals *Altec 48" Line-of-Fire LED Light Kit *Altec 53" Screamer Amber Side Marker LED *PIAA Backup/Work Lights * 35 % Tinting *BullyLED Third Brake/Cargo Light *
Interior:
*Gentex Auto Dimming Compass/Temp Rear View *Garmin's Nuvi 660 GPS * Scan Guage II *Passport SR7 Radar/laser shifter *
Wheels/Tires:
*Moto Metal M0951 Gloss Black 17 in. Alloys *SpiderTrax 1.25" Wheel Spacers * Goodyear Fortera TripleTred radials P275/60R17 *
Suspension:
*Bilstein HD Shocks, F&R *Hellwig Rear Sway Bar & Helper Springs *TCS Poly Steering Rack Bushings *Wheeler's Front Sway Bar Bushings *Timbren SES Kit, Front & Rear *
I have a Permacool electric fan set up on my 04SC Tundra, works excellent other then I wish it had the variable controller on it, I will be adding a Flexlite variable controller this spring.
Best regards, Kent
__________________ Model:'04 IS Tundra AC. Power train :V8 4x4, TRD S/C, IPT valvebody, Coolpack II Dual electric fans, ND IK22 Iridium plugs, TRD dual exaust, TRD LSD, JBA Ti headers. Interior: TRD boost gauge, TRD Floor mats, Blackwood dash kit, OBX pedal covers. Suspension :TRD off road pkg, Bilstein 5100 shocks, TRD 16X8 wheels, Michlien 265/70/16 Crossterrain, Urathane frt swaybar & rack bushings, Helwig 1.125" rear swaybar. Body: Hollandia 790 Sunroof, Muth heated signal mirrors, PopNlock tailgate auto lock, TRD skidplate, Bedrug, Extang lift tonneau, Bed extender, Red clear LED tail lamps & 3rd brake light, Clear turn sigs, Debadged.
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03' Access Cab Toyota Tundra V-8 4.7L, 4x4
305/70/16 BFG Muds on 4" B/S Wheelers' Offroad Steel Rims
Donahoe Racing Coilovers (cranked 2.5")
Total Chaos Upper Control Arms and Rack Bushings.
ORS upper mount shock hoop kit / FOX Racing 2.0" Reservoir 11" travel shocks w/ Deaver G57 10 pack rear springs
ARB Sahara Bumper with Fog Light Kit and KC SlimLites in Front
Re: Electric Fans = Better Mileage
Linear Mode
