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Azca
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Hey Phil,
Just ordered one of these for my rig, it is a pieces right now so I may as well take advantage of it. May not have it done now until after summer
Just ordered one of these for my rig, it is a pieces right now so I may as well take advantage of it. May not have it done now until after summer
Just curious what size drill bit I should be using to drill the hole for the upper bracket?
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Thank you sir! Installing it right now in preparation for a move from Northern CA to Phoenix this weekend. Did the Landtank fan clutch last month so should be in good shape now.
sicilian
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Have you ever hooked one of these up, with a kit like this?
Temp controlled and A/C override.
www.mishimoto.com
Temp controlled and A/C override.
Mishimoto Adjustable Fan Controller Kit
Take full control of your electric cooling fan with the Mishimoto Adjustable Fan Controller Kit! This kit is applicable for any 12v electric fan and includes all necessary components for installation. This kit can be purchased with a probe-style temperature sensor or with a 1/8" NPT thread-in...
www.mishimoto.com
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Have you ever hooked one of these up, with a kit like this?
Temp controlled and A/C override.
Mishimoto Adjustable Fan Controller Kit
Take full control of your electric cooling fan with the Mishimoto Adjustable Fan Controller Kit! This kit is applicable for any 12v electric fan and includes all necessary components for installation. This kit can be purchased with a probe-style temperature sensor or with a 1/8" NPT thread-in...
Tons of options available I only offer the simple reliable DIY plug-and-play set up.
Did some real time testing of my Landcruisephil auxiliary Fan on the Rubicon this last week. In the same basic conditions same trail, I usually have to turn the AC on and off and keep a good eye on the temp gauge.
With the LCP fan running I was able to keep the AC on and maintain 185 to 195 degrees temps. I also ran with the fan off and the truck was running right around 200 -202 degrees. if I turn the fan on it would drop the temps down 4 to 6 degrees within a minute or two.
All the testing was done doing low speed rock crawling.
The truck did get to 210 degrees while climbing Cadillac hill with the fan on before I turned the AC off. For those not familiar, Cadillac hill is a long, very steep, relentless and technical rock crawling hill. And it scared the sh*t out of my passenger.
Side note If I started with the fan on I was able to maintain a lower temp. If I waited to turn the fan on it would help but not bring it down as much as when I started with the fan.
In short I am happy with the way the fan keep temps in check
With the LCP fan running I was able to keep the AC on and maintain 185 to 195 degrees temps. I also ran with the fan off and the truck was running right around 200 -202 degrees. if I turn the fan on it would drop the temps down 4 to 6 degrees within a minute or two.
All the testing was done doing low speed rock crawling.
The truck did get to 210 degrees while climbing Cadillac hill with the fan on before I turned the AC off. For those not familiar, Cadillac hill is a long, very steep, relentless and technical rock crawling hill. And it scared the sh*t out of my passenger.
Side note If I started with the fan on I was able to maintain a lower temp. If I waited to turn the fan on it would help but not bring it down as much as when I started with the fan.
In short I am happy with the way the fan keep temps in check
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Fj80oregon
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When will These be available again?
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Waiting on brackets
+1 for me, it's going to be 115 today in Vegas, I just moved here and it's time I order once it's available again for sure!
+1 - redoing my hoses and replacing the radiator. Please PM me when they are available LCP.
What size fan is used for these? I think I have a few old ones in boxes from ATV etc,
Thanks
Dave
Thanks
Dave
Road Apple
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11” - from post #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.
I bought this kit for my ‘94 and have plans to install it tomorrow. I’ve reviewed all pages of this thread multiple times, and I think I’m missing something.
Like many, my 80 came with a security system, which included an indicator light that occupied the space of one dash panel blank to the left of the steering wheel.
Unless I’m missing something, there are no blanks left that will work with the supplied on/off switch that are left of the steering wheel.
Have other 93-94 owners installed this kit, and, if so, what did you do?
Like many, my 80 came with a security system, which included an indicator light that occupied the space of one dash panel blank to the left of the steering wheel.
Unless I’m missing something, there are no blanks left that will work with the supplied on/off switch that are left of the steering wheel.
Have other 93-94 owners installed this kit, and, if so, what did you do?
Not only for the fan but also some other switches power needs does anyone know what fuse is best to tap into for the ignition hot connection for the relays?
thanks
Dave
thanks
Dave
Road Apple
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Phil’s directions suggest tapping into the “Wiper” fuse with an Add-a-Fuse.
Auxiliary Fan Install
Fan kits available at the link below Land Cruiser Products - LCP ► Remove the 5 screws holding the grill in place and remove ►Remove the lower bolt on the center support bracket ►Remove the rear bolt holding your aftermarket bumper on. If you still have the stock bumper you will most likely...
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I tapped the same fuse as post #5.
I ditched the alarm long ago and put the switch there.
