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Old 01-13-2011, 05:16 AM
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I'm adding an electric fan from a Dodge Viper to my 68 Coronet project and I need to get a fan controller for it. The fan pulls 4000CFM so I'd like something that is multi speed capable so it doesn't sound like I'm about to take off sitting at a light! Any suggestions? What are most guys using out there? I saw the programable Spal piece but it's a little pricey for me. Any suggestions guys?

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Old 01-13-2011, 07:13 AM
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I just bought one from this guy, but haven't gotten it yet.

http://www.dccontrol.com/fancontrol.htm

It may be worth talking to him. I thought for the price it seems like a nice product.
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Best easiest affordable and scalable fan controller...


SPAL PWM



http://www.jaycorptech.com/pc-37-16-...version-3.aspx


Comes with a wiring harness - waterproof so you can mount where you want to and programable if you don't like the default settings. Has ability to take A/C input - and one more wire and another relay and you can run two fans.
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BTW --- the link I sent above --- the SPAL PWM is $129


You think that's "pricey"?
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Thanks guys. That is much better price then I saw before. When I was searching yesterday, the Spal that I saw was going for for $214, which I thought was a bit much.

http://www.hrpworld.com/index.cfm?tp...action=product

I'll just need to check and see what the current draw is in the Viper fan to make sure I don't over current the Spal V3 controller. The Viper uses a 50Amp Relay from the factory so I'm not sure the V3 is going to cut it.

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I just bought one from this guy, but haven't gotten it yet.

http://www.dccontrol.com/fancontrol.htm

It may be worth talking to him. I thought for the price it seems like a nice product.
Another vote for dcc, got a controller for my Lincoln MKVIII fan.
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I hate to resurrect a old thread but....I finally got around to getting a new Radiator with my Dodge Viper Fan and now I'm really in need of a fan controller. I have tried to contact DCC several times via the email on thier website but have never gotten a reply. Are they still around? There is no number listed to call them so I have no idea if my emails are getting through. I'm leary of buying something from them since I get no response from them.

Anybody have any suggestions? I need to verify what kind of current draw I can expect with the Viper fan to determine if the Spal unit mentioned above will work or not. I don't mind spending money, I just prefer to do it once! Any help would be appreciated.

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This is what I found... I don''t have a spal fan with mine and it works great. I was able to find a new one on ebay some one was selling. So just look around. Good luck.

http://www.spalusa.com/store/Main.as...tem=FAN-PWM-V3

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: The FAN-PWM-V3 is not intended for use with fans that draw more current than 30 amps continuously. This includes (but not limited to) SPAL extreme performance fans, Ford Taurus fans and Mark VIII fans. Not compatible with SPAL fans featuring the AP71 motor. This includes part numbers 30102082, 30102049, 301048, 30102042 and 30102056. THE SPAL FAN-PWM-V3 IS INTENDED TO BE USED WITH SPAL FANS ONLY.
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I've used this one for a while now and it works great.

http://http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=641/prd641.htm
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