Hi,
88 XJ Reman 4.0L and AW4 Tranny, DUAL ELECTRIC FANS, open cooling system, High Output Alternator 170Amp, Multi-amp Stereo, Computer, A/V, GPS, etc.
Here's my dilemma:
I have the stock oem electric fan for a 94 and added another electric fan from a sonata (was the thinnest high output I could find at the junkyard) in place of the clutch fan.
All wired into an adjustable temp controller from FLEX-A-LITE. The set-up works GREAT! In addition to the fans coming on automatically I can also manually turn them on with a toggle.
BUT, when I switch my electronic goodies on and/or the AC, lights the Alternator just can't keep the RED TOP OPTIMA charged enough for the FANS turning fast enough to keep the engine cool. I thought about adding a battery isolator and second RED TOP just for the FANS.
SO, I'm debating whether or not to revert back to the oem clutch fan (since that will be one less hungry electric motor sapping the battery) or adding a second battery? What do you think guys?
Thx.
88 XJ Reman 4.0L and AW4 Tranny, DUAL ELECTRIC FANS, open cooling system, High Output Alternator 170Amp, Multi-amp Stereo, Computer, A/V, GPS, etc.
Here's my dilemma:
I have the stock oem electric fan for a 94 and added another electric fan from a sonata (was the thinnest high output I could find at the junkyard) in place of the clutch fan.
All wired into an adjustable temp controller from FLEX-A-LITE. The set-up works GREAT! In addition to the fans coming on automatically I can also manually turn them on with a toggle.
BUT, when I switch my electronic goodies on and/or the AC, lights the Alternator just can't keep the RED TOP OPTIMA charged enough for the FANS turning fast enough to keep the engine cool. I thought about adding a battery isolator and second RED TOP just for the FANS.
SO, I'm debating whether or not to revert back to the oem clutch fan (since that will be one less hungry electric motor sapping the battery) or adding a second battery? What do you think guys?
Thx.