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moparmadman
02-06-2016, 05:32 PM
Just picked up a lincoln MK VIII 3 wire fan. I've never done a mod like this before so I was just curious what would be the best way to go about controlling it. I was gonna pick up this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-30116/overview/ so that the fan would kick on with the A/C. Any tips tricks or advice is greatly appreciated :biggthumpup:

99dart
02-06-2016, 05:43 PM
This is what I installed, works great! I'm not good at figuring out relays and all that stuff. It comes ready to wire up, easy instructions. I have hi-speed wired to a toggle switch. Having a manual switch works well at the track for cooling down between passes. :biggthumpup:

http://hollisterroad.com/item/98651-taurus-mark-viii-fan-relay-kit-185f?category=5098

moparmadman
02-06-2016, 07:25 PM
So the low speed come on at 185?

ScojoDak
02-06-2016, 08:44 PM
I was gonna pick up this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-30116/overview/ so that the fan would kick on with the A/C.

I used that kit on my 99 sport to power 2 spal fans. Worked well. A/C trigger worked fine too.

9t9-5.2
02-06-2016, 11:51 PM
Just picked up a lincoln MK VIII 3 wire fan. I've never done a mod like this before so I was just curious what would be the best way to go about controlling it. I was gonna pick up this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/prf-30116/overview/ so that the fan would kick on with the A/C. Any tips tricks or advice is greatly appreciated :biggthumpup:

If you are looking to spend that much, I would look into the Dakota Digital, you can set the on-off temps where you want.

99dart
02-20-2016, 05:12 AM
So the low speed come on at 185?

Yes, it does. Did you decide on anything yet?

moparmadman
02-20-2016, 03:16 PM
I ended up getting the hollister road one w 185 switch and AC add on. I'm gonna hook up a toggle switch for high speed.

madboy
02-20-2016, 03:28 PM
I ended up getting the hollister road one w 185 switch and AC add on. I'm gonna hook up a toggle switch for high speed.

Less time typing about it and it might be on the road already :nana:

99dart
02-20-2016, 09:45 PM
I ended up getting the hollister road one w 185 switch and AC add on. I'm gonna hook up a toggle switch for high speed.

Kewl! It seems to be a quality unit. Nice gauge wire w/a good jacket! Good price.

hskr
02-21-2016, 03:42 PM
I ended up getting the hollister road one w 185 switch and AC add on. I'm gonna hook up a toggle switch for high speed.

Just make sure the amp ratings for the controller are at least 10-15% higher than what your fan draws. Same for the relay you use with toggle switch for high speed. Don't just use the switch by itself. Use switch to trigger a relay.

moparmadman
02-22-2016, 01:13 AM
Just make sure the amp ratings for the controller are at least 10-15% higher than what your fan draws. Same for the relay you use with toggle switch for high speed. Don't just use the switch by itself. Use switch to trigger a relay.

The kit already has a relay for the toggle switch. They make them specifically for these fans.