1992-2002 New spin on the old fan Radiator Fan Control Kit… Now fully adjustable!
- Thread starter Sean Roe
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dave6666
Enthusiast
Well Tony, you'll get Vin # 0000000002. I heard my coins clang from here in Texas when they hit his porch earlier. Or maybe that was beers hitting dirt in my lawn...
Hey. Do ya'll call 90 degrees hot up there??? What you need parts like these for?
SYNFULL
Enthusiast
Mine was a little hard to turn so I used a light dimmer switch knob. Works great.
Well Tony, you'll get Vin # 0000000002. I heard my coins clang from here in Texas when they hit his porch earlier. Or maybe that was beers hitting dirt in my lawn...
Hey. Do ya'll call 90 degrees hot up there??? What you need parts like these for?
100 degrees today my friend and its humid as a dog in heat. But my AC is CHILLY...I was freezing in the Viper yesterday. When I stepped out of the Viper my sunglasses fogged over.
Here's the link for ordering the adjustable update.
This will amke your existing kit run the fan earlier while the engine is running and still cycle for cooling after it's shut off.
No tax unless you're in Florida and US mail shipping is included for the US and Canada.
Dodge Viper Fan Control Kit Update For Existing Kits - Cooling - Roe Racing
Regards,
Sean
This will amke your existing kit run the fan earlier while the engine is running and still cycle for cooling after it's shut off.
No tax unless you're in Florida and US mail shipping is included for the US and Canada.
Dodge Viper Fan Control Kit Update For Existing Kits - Cooling - Roe Racing
Regards,
Sean
whitebluevipe
Enthusiast
out of curiosity what is the temp. you are recomending having the fan kick on at?
200, just as it reaches the third mark over 190.
Colder than you need to to hotter than you need to
Seriously, you can make the fan come on without the engine having been run if it's a hot day.
We've found that "on" at 200 works great (shuts off at 188).
whitebluevipe
Enthusiast
out of curiosity what temp does stock kick on at?
RobZilla
Enthusiast
Good question... Stock kicks on too late for me.... This is how easy it is to adjust:
You can set the temp that the fan comes on at. After the install procedure there's instructions on the recommended setting (200 - third mark after 190 on the temp guage) Obviously you can set it lower or higher.
1 - Turn the car on
2 - Watch the temp guage as it warms up
3 - When it gets to the temp you want... go to the dial on the box and start slowly turning counter clockwise until you hear the fan kick on.
4 - Grab a beer
Actually Dave... my kit arrived the day before Sean posted this thread so I have number 1.
You can set the temp that the fan comes on at. After the install procedure there's instructions on the recommended setting (200 - third mark after 190 on the temp guage) Obviously you can set it lower or higher.
1 - Turn the car on
2 - Watch the temp guage as it warms up
3 - When it gets to the temp you want... go to the dial on the box and start slowly turning counter clockwise until you hear the fan kick on.
4 - Grab a beer
Actually Dave... my kit arrived the day before Sean posted this thread so I have number 1.
dave6666
Enthusiast
Actually Dave... my kit arrived the day before Sean posted this thread so I have number 1.
I heard Dave, beer, and number 1 in the same post. Will someone take me to that place? Now?
Anyway, whatever on kit Vin #0000000001. You just drove over there and got yours. You were probably standing there watching him build it.
Sean - "Move back Rob"
Rob - "I like the pretty wire colors"
Sean - "I heard something outside. Go check that Rob"
Rob - "OK Sean-O-Kanobe"
A minute passes...
Sean - "What was it?"
Rob - "It's $59 taped to a rock painted like the Texas flag. Says he'll be back tomorrow."
Sean - "Good. He'll get the first kit I set aside earlier. This second one for you is almost done, so you can leave."
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Factory low speed comes on at 207 and high kicks in at 217. Off at 200.
skeetachya
Viper Owner
Come on Rob, dont you remember that guy in the bush behind Sean's shop with the tiny jean shorts on, the tall white socks and wearing the Texas shirt?
ruckdr
Enthusiast
You guys are too much! I actually ordered mine before the link went up on the site, and so you all can argue who has #000000001, #000000002, #000000003, etc, etc,
BUT in reality I have # -000000001. Oh well !!
I'm sure we will all realize a plus from the mod, regardless of the number.
Later,
BUT in reality I have # -000000001. Oh well !!
I'm sure we will all realize a plus from the mod, regardless of the number.
Later,
RobZilla
Enthusiast
Dave was spotted outside his local Texas UPS (pictured below) anxiously awaiting the arrival of his fan kit. The heat in Texas must be making him delirious. Please Sean, ship his out soon for everyone's sake.
Nice new pink stripe mod Dave...
Nice new pink stripe mod Dave...
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skeetachya
Viper Owner
Sean if you could send him the rest of his shorts also... I think while he was messing with the fan, his shorts got caught in there.
Hi Everyone,
Response on the kits has been pretty high and we've been been steadily building them.
We did run into an inventory issue on a couple of the components and some orders will be delayed a few days due to the demand.
We will always ship an item the moment it's ready to go.
Thanks!
Sean
Ummmm, interesting attire Dave......
Response on the kits has been pretty high and we've been been steadily building them.
We did run into an inventory issue on a couple of the components and some orders will be delayed a few days due to the demand.
We will always ship an item the moment it's ready to go.
Thanks!
Sean
Ummmm, interesting attire Dave......
Rainer
Viper Owner
Hello everybody
Can someone post some pics of the Fan Control Kit allready installed?
Thanks and greetings from overseas
Rainer from Austria
Can someone post some pics of the Fan Control Kit allready installed?
Thanks and greetings from overseas
Rainer from Austria
Rainer
Viper Owner
I am installing just at the moment.
12V + and 0V - is already connected.
But which green should i take??
That one in the upper wire harness loom (very thick) or the one at the lower loom with the connector.
Please have a look at the pictures.
12V + and 0V - is already connected.
But which green should i take??
That one in the upper wire harness loom (very thick) or the one at the lower loom with the connector.
Please have a look at the pictures.
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dave6666
Enthusiast
Dave was spotted outside his local Texas UPS (pictured below) anxiously awaiting the arrival of his fan kit. The heat in Texas must be making him delirious. Please Sean, ship his out soon for everyone's sake.
Sean if you could send him the rest of his shorts also... I think while he was messing with the fan, his shorts got caught in there.
If ya'll had a set of perfect long legs like these, ya'll wouldn't be lonely at night spanking the keyboard typing jealousy notes to me.
The larger diameter 12 gauge dark green wire at location #1 on your drawing.
There are two green wires in that loom.
You want the dark one.
It's still like the old kit for that wire, found here:
http://forums.viperclub.org/illustr...roe-racing-fan-kit-installation-sean-roe.html
Copperhead245
Enthusiast
Sean,
You say "The purpose prior was to cycle the fan on and off after the engine was shut off hot so that boiling didn’t occur in the cylinder heads".
I'm just trying to understand how that happens. Since the coolant isn't flowing with the engine off, is boiling in the heads prevented mostly by just getting the heat out of the engine bay?
I did the same mod to one of my Jaguar XJ-S's years ago - never did any tests to measure the difference, but it sure makes me feel better...
Ron
You say "The purpose prior was to cycle the fan on and off after the engine was shut off hot so that boiling didn’t occur in the cylinder heads".
I'm just trying to understand how that happens. Since the coolant isn't flowing with the engine off, is boiling in the heads prevented mostly by just getting the heat out of the engine bay?
I did the same mod to one of my Jaguar XJ-S's years ago - never did any tests to measure the difference, but it sure makes me feel better...
Ron
dave6666
Enthusiast
Sean,
You say "The purpose prior was to cycle the fan on and off after the engine was shut off hot so that boiling didn’t occur in the cylinder heads".
I'm just trying to understand how that happens. Since the coolant isn't flowing with the engine off, is boiling in the heads prevented mostly by just getting the heat out of the engine bay?
I did the same mod to one of my Jaguar XJ-S's years ago - never did any tests to measure the difference, but it sure makes me feel better...
Ron
It is simple convection cooling that transfers the heat from the engine to the radiator. Happens much slower than with forced circulation like the pump, but it does happen. Also, slight differences in fluid densities caused by the temperature differences can cause fluid circulation. Cold is heavier, hot is lighter. Causes very slight circulation.
I had my '01 GTS here in Texas for about 6 months before I put the kit on. Now when I come out of the Quikie Mart and restart the car, it fires up 10 to 20 degrees cooler than without the kit.
ruckdr
Enthusiast
Completed upgrade installation; piece of cake. Works as advertised (never had any doubts).
Later,
Later,
