FX45 electric fan conversion

[la_fx35]

Ha, ^ there's your solid confirmation!

 

[AeroBFA]

Seriously, I highly doubt an high output alternator is needed for the running e-fan.

the fan is going to add no more load than the average fx35 see's, so I wouldn't worry about the alt...

You mean solid confirmations. Thank you, you two! I'm really excited to get this done, even if its a subtle mod like this one! :top:

 

[turbocad6]

it's not that subtle, I bet you will be able to really feel this gain somewhat at least

 

[FX45Chicago]

Yeah, I think it just my alternator and battery was on it's way out. Luckily, it happened during the eFan install process and not on the E-Way.

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So I just went the Ed route and upgrade the Alt and Battery
(Optima Red Top) anyways.

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The FX is pretty nibble now then ever even more with the +2

 

[la_fx35]

Good to hear that. You're making Andrew drool some more :hahaha:

 

[Logan]

The FX is pretty nibble now then ever even more with the +2

My ride used to be nibble.

 

[FX45Chicago]

Hey Logan, any chance you can share your setting on the Dakota?


Sent from my iPad

 

[Logan]

I'll try and get by the shop to see if i can pull setting specs....

 

[AeroBFA]

This would be nice, thank you. Maybe Ed can share his too. I will be doing the conversion very soon.

 

[la_fx35]

^ ++1 :smile (2):

 

[Chedman13]

Dakota settings thanks to Andy:
F
LON: 175OFF: 173
HON: 180
OFF: 178
DLY: 0.50
FAN: 2
SND: NO

 

[jonjensen2]

I know you did this a long time ago, but well done!

 

[AeroBFA]

I had to replace the temp sensor because we think it went bad. After removing the old one, this is what it looked like underneath. This does not look normal. There is too much corrosion in a short amount of time, less than two months. It looks like it came off a long-lost sunken U-boat from WWI or something. Any input?

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[Logan]

Wow, looks like electrolysis or saltwater damage.....

 

[VstyLe09]

just curious, did this conversion save you any weight?

 

[aiya]

Oh wow...wonder how it got to be that bad.

 

[tchuck]

I had to replace the temp sensor because we think it went bad. After removing the old one, this is what it looked like underneath. This does not look normal. There is too much corrosion in a short amount of time, less than two months. It looks like it came off a long-lost sunken U-boat from WWI or something. Any input?

View attachment 202969

Is that an OEM sensor? Which coolant are you running?

 

[kieranlavin]

Are you running an OEM radiator? Looks like how a copper radiator on a different car affected my temp sensor. Other than that, yes, electrolysis which might mean that your wiring for the t-stat and/or gauge if you're using one isn't grounded properly

 

[AeroBFA]

just curious, did this conversion save you any weight?

Not really, the OEM clutch fan weighs about 6.66 lbs and the OEM electric fan replacement weights around 10 lbs. But the whole point was to reduce the spinning mass, wear and tear on the engine, improving efficiency, and freeing up a little extra horsepower.

Is that an OEM sensor? Which coolant are you running?

No, its a Dakota sensor; part of the conversion process. I'm using Prestone 50/50 premixed coolant.

Are you running an OEM radiator? Looks like how a copper radiator on a different car affected my temp sensor. Other than that, yes, electrolysis which might mean that your wiring for the t-stat and/or gauge if you're using one isn't grounded properly

Yes, I'm using the OEM radiator. By process of elimination we have narrowed it down to an improper ground for the temp sensor, yesterday. Your statement really solidifies what happened in the pic above and the only thing left to check; the ground for the sensor. Thanks K. :search:

 

[kieranlavin]

Thank tchuck... he steered me in the right direction