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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Question Wiring pusher fan for turbo setup

How did you do it? Buy a new relay or use the factory relay? Maybe just tie into the wires from the factory fans(removed)?

How did you guys go about it?
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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I just plugged my fans directly into the factory fan plugs that way they run just like the factory fans
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I have a single 16", does it matter which of the two factory connect I use?
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Originally Posted by deadmanTA
I have a single 16", does it matter which of the two factory connect I use?

I used the factory wiring for my two fans. Make sure you wire the fan the right way or it will push towards the front of car, and not through radiator.
I thought maybe 1 of the harness was for ac or something, but both my fans turn on @ 160 which is what i have the ecu set to do. The stock fans draw a decent amount of power as well, and most aftermarket should be fine on the stock wiring.

Good luck, Chris
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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I don't have any way of testing, so do you guys remember what color the positive wire was?
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Old May 17, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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Bump for last question, I too am in the same predicament and have the car torn apart and don't want to turn on the ignition to test it.

I believe on one plug there is a blue and white and the other is grey and black. I know its those 4 clours I am pretty sure.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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Found the right colour coding. Blue is power and grey is ground on the first fan. White is power and black is ground on the second fan. I am going to hook the 2 aftermarket fans up like this. I will also get the fans to turn on earlier with the 160 thermostat.

I already tested the fans to make sure of which one is the pusher and the other the puller. I've heard of people wiring them backwards and overheating the car. I hope she cools enough
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Old May 18, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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Wow, I am doing this right now also and was getting ready to post the same thing .

Thanks for the color coding!


Anyone know what the stock relays are good for amperage wise? I have two fans and are 24 amps each..

Sorry for the slight hijack!

Dan
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/602292-correct-ls1-fan-diagram-here.html
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oldy but a goody. making sure mines ready for operation
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Another thread on the process (my own) Pusher fans
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If you're going to high power pushers like the Derale 16925's do not use the stock wiring to power the fans, use a relay.
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I've seen harnesses advertised but what relay/harness would be good to run with high power pushers?
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leash electronics relay board run my derales
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Usually the derales come with a relay kit that works very well.
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Here is how you can wire the two fans together to run at low and high speed. I wouldn’t use the factory wiring for the fans. They are power hogs. Heavy on the amps disregard the “pin” labels. Use a ground signal to activate the different speeds
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Old Dec 31, 2019 | 09:02 AM
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I ran the Racetronix universal dual fan harness. It's a great kit.
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Ill have to check out racetronics, although im pretty good with making my own harnesses, the convience factor is starting lure me.
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Originally Posted by Dragframe

Here is how you can wire the two fans together to run at low and high speed. I wouldn’t use the factory wiring for the fans. They are power hogs. Heavy on the amps disregard the “pin” labels. Use a ground signal to activate the different speeds
Just some info for anyone who's curious, I wired my fans up exactly this and I was a little confused by the description as to how they would operate.
By wiring them this way, both fans come on together and run at a reduced speed (low speed), when the temp increases they both kick up to high speed.
You can definitely hear the difference, I assumed this kept the fans operating separately but it does not, not that I think it matters, just FYI.
My other hope is that this arrangement spreads the amp load out since I experiencing melting relay connectors with a two relay system.
I used 10 ga wire for the fan power and grounds, nice clean chassis grounds and pulled power from the post next to the fuse boxes.
I'm contemplating pulling power direct from the battery though, any input on where to source power?
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Originally Posted by ddnspider
Usually the derales come with a relay kit that works very well.
I used this kit and the plastic connectors that plug into the relays actually melted.
Didn't blow a fuse or start a fire, just noticed my temps were a little hotter than normal and my second fan wasn't kicking on.
Just did the three relay setup mentioned below, hopefully it works better.
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