This should make @LS1FJ40 smile!
Auxiliary Fan Install
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Tapage
Club 4X4 Panamá
I always thought this was one of the best IC setups back in the day ..
4M40 IC
picture taken from the web ..
4M40 IC
picture taken from the web ..
Was looking for the link to purchase fan but it is a link to a panhard lift.
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- #104
Thanks for pointing the incorrect redirect on the link out. The good is the link is now correct the bad is we are currently out of stock.
Ok, when will you be getting more supply? Thanks
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- #106
@LandCruiserPhil since you're having supply issues, have you considered offering this as an "install kit" minus the actual fan, rather than as a "complete kit" (or offer both)? That way, individuals could source their own fan (ie salvage yard or local C/L 100 series part out).
Just a thought, as I already have one of your kits installed.
Just a thought, as I already have one of your kits installed.
LS1FJ40
SILVER Star
Correct!!
I installed a similar setup in my 76 40 Series with the LS1. I had it switched with constant power so I could leave it on to reduce heat soak (like LCP). It also came on automatically at 195 degrees.
I think this would be a good idea for an 80 Series. Especially if you live in a warm climate.
Somebodyelse5
16124-75030
The one going to the frame is an M12
The one going to the rad is an M8 (I think)
The rest you can use whatevery you have laying around
Got mine installed. Still need to tidy up the wiring, but when I add my second battery I will take the fenders off and be doing lots of rerouting then.
I sanded about a 32nd of an inch off the bezel of the switch so now it sits sunken in and seated nicely.
I sanded about a 32nd of an inch off the bezel of the switch so now it sits sunken in and seated nicely.
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- #112
Well I did it like in the pictures on your site. I will go flip it in a bit.Flip the top bracket 180°
Is this more gooder?
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- #115
With all the recent inquiries it looks like its 80 series aux fan time of the year again. So yes Plug n' Play 80 series fan kits will be available in about a month.
Feel free to post interest here and you will be notified when available.
Feel free to post interest here and you will be notified when available.
Do you know how much the kit will cost?
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- #117
Hope to keep 2018 pricing ($250) for the complete plug n play kit.
Moded fan clutch and seal all the gaps between the radiator and frame with weatherstripping. I have had my truck for 16 years and a modded clutch for more than 12. It wasn’t until I went through with weatherstripping, that my A/C went from ok went moving and not keeping the truck cool when in traffic on 100f+ days to working well. I now see vent temps in the low 40s on the freeway and high 50s in stopped traffic. Before the vent temps would creep up to the mid 70f range in stopped traffic.
I have the fan kit but only use it now to help with heat soak, i.e., getting gas on hot days I will leave it on so the AC gets colder faster when restarting.
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- #119
Post fan interest here for 2019
forum.ih8mud.com
Aux Fan set up for an 80 Series LX450
Damn. Missed again. More underway should be available within the week. Feel free to place an order if you are OK with waiting a few days.
forum.ih8mud.com
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- #120
As we prepare for our 80 series 2019 Aux Fan season I will attempt to address a common question I get, How does compare to the JDM?
•••IMPORTANT•••
Adding an auxiliary fan will help your cooling system while sitting in traffic or low speed wheeling. It will also help keep your A/C blowing cold in the same conditions. We tested several OEM fans from various manufacturers and choose a stock 100 series fan. We found that other aftermarket fans do not move much air and are typically smashed up against the condenser with a plastic zip ties that can cause damage. The 100 series A/C system (prior to 2004) is one of the best. The fan seems to move as much air as the costly JDM (~$300) and is quieter. As for size, some of the larger after market fans seem to block air flow more than help. The main reason our fan is mounted low to provide as much natural air as possible and increase the flow where it is block currently. When mounted, the fan or bracket does not touch the condenser. We have tested and run this exact set up for a few years and found it very solid without any issues.
If your Land Cruiser is overheating, THIS FAN OR ANY FAN WILL NOT HELP.
Flow was measured using an Anemometer ft/min
Test Vehicles #1 #2
~200k mileage ~200k mileage
Original radiator Replace radiator
LCP Depo Fan OEM JDM Fan
Flow measured against radiator
opposite fan looking for max flow 413 442
Flow measured on the outside of
the fan grill 932 1144
Size 11" 11"
Blades 11 curved 4 straight
Measurement from radiator to
back of fan 2.5" 3.25"
Sound - JDM is 3-4 times louder
The JDM looks to have a slight flow advantage over the LCP Depo set up. At over 3x the cost the final decision is yours.
•••IMPORTANT•••
Adding an auxiliary fan will help your cooling system while sitting in traffic or low speed wheeling. It will also help keep your A/C blowing cold in the same conditions. We tested several OEM fans from various manufacturers and choose a stock 100 series fan. We found that other aftermarket fans do not move much air and are typically smashed up against the condenser with a plastic zip ties that can cause damage. The 100 series A/C system (prior to 2004) is one of the best. The fan seems to move as much air as the costly JDM (~$300) and is quieter. As for size, some of the larger after market fans seem to block air flow more than help. The main reason our fan is mounted low to provide as much natural air as possible and increase the flow where it is block currently. When mounted, the fan or bracket does not touch the condenser. We have tested and run this exact set up for a few years and found it very solid without any issues.
If your Land Cruiser is overheating, THIS FAN OR ANY FAN WILL NOT HELP.
Flow was measured using an Anemometer ft/min
Test Vehicles #1 #2
~200k mileage ~200k mileage
Original radiator Replace radiator
LCP Depo Fan OEM JDM Fan
Flow measured against radiator
opposite fan looking for max flow 413 442
Flow measured on the outside of
the fan grill 932 1144
Size 11" 11"
Blades 11 curved 4 straight
Measurement from radiator to
back of fan 2.5" 3.25"
Sound - JDM is 3-4 times louder
The JDM looks to have a slight flow advantage over the LCP Depo set up. At over 3x the cost the final decision is yours.
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