Any interest in an auxiliary AC condenser fan kit? (12 Viewers)

[Mandrake]

Hi guys.

I've been trying out different fans for the AC condenser for a few months and finally landed on something that works really well, even with my modded blue fan clutch. What I have going on would be a complete bolt in with zero cutting or grinding, no zip ties through the condenser, and wouldn't require any cutting or splicing into any existing wiring.

I know Landcruiser Phil was making a kit for a while but it sounds like they're NLA and if there's a desire for these, I'd be happy to become a supporting vender and put some kits together.

No pics yet because everything's temped in right now and I'm still sussing out two of the mounts. Price is TBD. More details regarding features and setup will follow if there's interest.

 

[Gripen]

I'm interested in knowing the specifics. It's a punch in the gut watching my temps rise in stop-and-go traffic, having to turn off the A/C just to keep temps in check, after practically replacing every cooling component.

 

[NeverFinis]

I hope to see your kit but I am running the Toyota AUX A/C fan.

I am not sure how many people know, but the Toyota AUX A/C fan can be purchased online: 88590-60010

It bolts right in, but does need to be wired.

 

[Mandrake]

I hope to see your kit but I am running the Toyota AUX A/C fan.

I am not sure how many people know, but the Toyota AUX A/C fan can be purchased online: 88590-60010

It bolts right in, but does need to be wired.

Any idea how many CFM that moves? The fan I'm using is 1000 CFM and with the engine off, I can feel it moving air all the way back at the rear exhaust manifold.

 

[Mandrake]

I'm interested in knowing the specifics. It's a punch in the gut watching my temps rise in stop-and-go traffic, having to turn off the A/C just to keep temps in check, after practically replacing every cooling component.

As was said in the LCP thread about his fan, this is not meant to correct any engine cooling issues. It is only meant to keep air moving through the AC condenser so the vent temps don't rise when going slow or at a stop. If you have to turn your AC off to keep engine temps in check, you still have an issue but if you've replaced everything, I'd say try a modded blue fan clutch. The way I see it, that's the best way to bullet proof the engine cooling system on these trucks... once everything else is in order.

 

[NeverFinis]

Any idea how many CFM that moves? The fan I'm using is 1000 CFM and with the engine off, I can feel it moving air all the way back at the rear exhaust manifold.

No idea, but it is kept in stock at a parts supplier that is surrounded by desert...

 

[Mandrake]

No idea, but it is kept in stock at a parts supplier that is surrounded by desert...

That's certainly something important to some people.

 

[voodu3]

I’d definitely be interested in a new fan kit. I had an LCP fan kit but I didn’t notice an improvement in AC so I got rid of it. I have since replaced all of my AC components and I’d like to give one another try.

 

[Fj80oregon]

Landcruiser AUX AC Fan Full kit FJ80/FZJ80 - https://maxflateairsystems.com/products/land-cruiser-aux-fan-kit
These guys have been selling a kit for awhile.

 

[Mandrake]

I’d definitely be interested in a new fan kit. I had an LCP fan kit but I didn’t notice an improvement in AC so I got rid of it. I have since replaced all of my AC components and I’d like to give one another try.

I have zero experience with the LCP kit, but it uses what looks to be the same fan as my Sequoia and the fan I'm using on my 80 moves a LOT more air than that fan in the Sequoia. Let me finish mine up and crunch the numbers, get a supporting vender status, then we can talk prices and whatnot.

*edit- I too replaced all my AC components, so I essentially have a new AC system (plus a modded blue fan clutch) that this electric fan is making an improvement on.

 

[voodu3]

I have zero experience with the LCP kit, but it uses what looks to be the same fan as my Sequoia and the fan I'm using on my 80 moves a LOT more air than that fan in the Sequoia. Let me finish mine up and crunch the numbers, get a supporting vender status, then we can talk prices and whatnot.

*edit- I too replaced all my AC components, so I essentially have a new AC system (plus a modded blue fan clutch) that this electric fan is making an improvement on.

Sounds good. I don’t think there was anything wrong with the LCP kit. It would have probably worked great if it was on a properly functioning AC system. Let me know whenever you’re ready. Thanks

 

[Mandrake]

It's about 95 and sunny today and I had some free time, so I took the chance to go out and get some empirical data. I'll need to go back out tomorrow to run the same route and speeds again, but without the fan on to get a baseline. BUT... here's what I have for now with the fan on.

The truck has a new condenser, evaporator, compressor, expansion valve, and receiver/dryer as of about 600 miles ago, and has a modded blue fan clutch. The truck's been sitting in the sun all day and I went out at 3:30 to start the test. The windows stayed up, and the HVAC settings the entire time were: vent/feet, recirculating, fan on full. Temp measurements were taken from the middle dash vent.

-It was 128° in the vent before I started the engine, and it took 1:15 to get down to 70° in the vent with the truck at idle and in my driveway.
-From there, driving around the neighborhood at 20-25 MPH took it down to between 51° and 53° initially and got to that temp in 43 seconds.
-Stopping for two minutes to simulate a long light made it climb to 56°.
-10 MPH @ 1500 RPM (approximating the average RPM I run trails at) got it down to 48°.
-Another 2 minute stop to simulate getting out of the truck or waiting for someone to clear an obstacle took it back up to 56°.
-Back to 10 MPH @ 1500 RPM brought it back down to 48°.

Anyway there you have it. I'm not sure how these compare to what the other fans on the market do, but the seat of the pants tells me that there's probably a 5° to 10° drop in temps at low speeds compared to what it was like before I put the fan in. And as an aside, I saw 43° on the highway at 70 MPH. Brrr!