cheapest thermostat for electric fans?

[knightowl73]

looking for a cheap way to add electric fans. i have a nice size fan and shroud from a 03 lincoln towncar thats almost a perfect fit that i want to use. is there a cheap thermostt that i can buy to control it that is dependable? and how easy is it to hook up? i mean where does the temp sensor actually go? do i have to tee it off the block some way with my original one? cus that would look pretty tacky hangin from the side of the block

[gchemist]

Installing the sensor in the passengerside heads it the best place. I use a Painless Wiring sensor. You can find part numbers at their website. You can order the parts at your local parts store, www.jegs.com, www.summitracing.com or www.jcwhitney.com.

I run a 205 on and a 190 off sensor.

[knightowl73]

thank you, helps alot.

[spinem]

i use to use my eyes on the temp guage and a 20a switch hahah

[knightowl73]

yeah im not tryna have to do that at all. im watchn the temp guage too much now. i havent got the rockers adjusted right yet. been lazy, its only like a mile to my job thru backstreets so no biggie. but i think that is the reason it s running hot. some i believe are too tight. but i want the electric fan, cleans up my engne compartment alot. already ditched the inner fenders, made a battery tray, and re-ran some wiring too. thats why i was concerned about placement of the sensor and such. i want a clean look but still wth a/c.

[flamingbig10]

I have mine running on a ignition switched wire

[USSkoval]

Mine is running off of a cheap little controller that is also adjustable, and it works well. It was like 35 bucks, I have the part number written down somewhere.

[knightowl73]

really like the ones with the sender that screws into the head. im thinkin thats really all i need. i can use any 30a relay and make up the wiring myself. i think im at least that smart

[spinem]

2800CFM self contained thermostat, no wires, thermo control is on the side for easy adjustment.......and it still gets too hot... i will have to take this off this summer.... winter here is an average of 50F, summer, 90F+

[ocbaud]

i have a temp sensor in the pass. head that turns the fans on at 195.

also have a manual control so that I can turn them on whenever i want to. nice for piece of mind and at the track waiting in line