How to MarkVIII your OBS on a budget..!

[monstar_est87]

To be more precise, will tapping into this temp switch work? (Bottom right of page)http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cd/full.spx?Page=44

Im not 100% sure about this, so i don't want 2 say yes or no... I think so of the 88-95 guys have had success with this but again im not sure how they set this up...

Another probably dumb question. Will a 210 Degree on 195 Degree off thermostat temperature switch work well with a 195 Degree Thermostat?

IIRC u want ur fan to engage about 10-20° above ur trucks normal operating temp....

 

[Vortec Lover]

saving this... I am electronically challenged, but this might be worth getting over the hump

 

[Vortec Lover]

And can we have more pics of E-fan setups?? I really like how that camaro one looked with the shroud shaved

 

[monstar_est87]

Yea it might seem really overwhelming at first... But I promise its super simple, the hardest part of all of my set up was removing the clutch fan... I went through a few of those store bought relays and radiator probe setups... But the mark8 was pulling about 40 amps which the relay wasnt able to handle and would burn up... So I went with the bmw sensor and Volvo relay system and its been running like a champ for almost a year...

 

[k_pro1992]

having alot of trouble finding the temp switch and wires. can anyone point me to where i can buy these?

 

[axisT6]

Is there a preferable year range for the Mark 8 fan?

 

[monstar_est87]

K-pro- I took the part #s to a local bmw dealer and ordered through them... But online these guys have it... U need 2 1 for the high and 1 for the low...
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-139565-61130007446-genuine-bmw-part.aspx

And 1 ground wire... http://www.bmwpartsupply.com/OEMParts/bmw-113/6/61130007446.html

Axis- 94-98 the newer the better and more reliable...

 

[Tricky's_Limitedhoe]

Does the Volvo relay has to be out of a 96? I grabbed one from a 99 today, I will see if the part numbers are same also.

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[Tricky's_Limitedhoe]

Does the Volvo relay has to be out of a 96? I grabbed one from a 99 today, I will see if the part numbers are same also.

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I have to find the right 1. The one I have is a different model # out of the 99. Have to go back and get another 1.


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[great white]

Taurus fan from my old 89:

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I took the Taurus wiring back far enough that I could use the Ford OEM connectors and the OEM CB visible on the fan shround.

my original wiring setup for power and trigger:

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Later switched to triggering it off the 411 PCM swap I did to run TPI.....

Just another option. The OP did a very nice job on his Mark fan setup.