Just took it for a test drive. Did a little uphill dropped to 4th and hit 80 <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Never got above half. Acutally, driving around town it started dropping below normal. I had to turn it off for a while.

Install took about 4 hours. And thats including figuring it out as I went.

I did some minimal modifications to the shourd to make it fit a bit more snug. The fan shroud was a bit bigger than my 3core rad.

For wiring I used the NAPA relay ST85. Its a 75A relay with 4 ports, power in/out, and switched on/ground. I used an inline fuse holder with a 30A autobreaker. 10AWG line for power and ground, 14AWG line for switch.

It seems to work alright with the stock alternator. It did kill the engine when I started the first time because I've made sooo may mods to the engine I really don't have any idle power. So instead of 900 idle its about 1100.

There was some "seatofthepants" gains. It felt really good uphill.

I'm going to keep the stock fan in the truck with me for a while. Just to make sure everything holds. I did not install the diode yet. I understand how it works but hooking it up seems to be a bit confusing...

I should solder it where to where?

Anyway, if you have any questions or comments, I'd be happy to answer. I should have a complete writeup with pictures done in a week or so. I need to get my digi back from my parents in Phoenix.

All in all, it is a VERY simple mod. I can't belive I didn't do it sooner. heh

Josh