E-Fans?? Pulleys??........

[Tonto87]

Oh, I bought the fan clutch wrench set at AutoZone for 29.50. I have already lent it to a couple of friends for a six pack. that puts price at 15 bucks at this point!

[bigterp]

I appreciate all the helpfull info.!!

Tonto87, I plan to do the e-fans and then eventually take care of the pulleys, as these seems to be the most logical progression. The more and more I check out FF Dynamics efan kit, the more I like them. They come with dual fans that have a 6000 Total CFM Rating, which should be plenty for my daily driving and occasional towing. They also come with color coded wiring, which HOPEFULLY will make the wiring process easier. I HATE DEALING WITH ELECTRICTY. I'll be sure to give you all a heads up on the FF Dynamics kit once I get them ordered and installed. Thanks again!!!!

[bigterp]

Actually the progression will be as follows:

Magnaflow SI/DO same side exit performance exhaust (Ordering this week)
Gryphon W/ custom 87 tow, 87 performance and 93 performance tunes (Hopefully by the end of the month)
FF Dynamics E-Fan conversion kit (Sooner than later)
Overdrive Pully Kit. Not sure from where yet (Hopefully my wife lets me live long enough to get to order this kit!!!)

[jmwilso2]

I had the same issue with mine. It was running way too cool. I have since adjusted it up by sitting parked and reving the engine up a bit and then setting the fan to kick in at 210 F but the coolant temp reading on my gryphon still seldom goes over 195 just from ram air flowing through the rad. I'm thinking I should maybe put in a different thermostat valve to get the temp up into the 200s.

[bigterp]

Originally Posted by jmwilso2

I had the same issue with mine. It was running way too cool. I have since adjusted it up by sitting parked and reving the engine up a bit and then setting the fan to kick in at 210 F but the coolant temp reading on my gryphon still seldom goes over 195 just from ram air flowing through the rad. I'm thinking I should maybe put in a different thermostat valve to get the temp up into the 200s.

That sounds like the best way to accomplish your goal. I may be way off here, but when researching the crap out of efans I though I read that the stock thermostat (on the 5.4L Tritons) is at like 190 degrees. If that is the case I would think that Ford found this to be the best operating temperature for our 5.4's and is probably best left that way. Is it benefical and/or safe to try and increase the operating temps of our trucks?? Again, I may be totally wrong here so please don't shoot me!!!!

[Longshot270]

Not all trucks have the fans click on at 190. Most people see 195 but I know that Jack's truck runs at 205 regularly. Slightly warmer temperatures will help combustion efficiency but oil starts breaking down around 250. I would not try increasing the temperature above 210.

[bigterp]

Originally Posted by Longshot270

Not all trucks have the fans click on at 190. Most people see 195 but I know that Jack's truck runs at 205 regularly. Slightly warmer temperatures will help combustion efficiency but oil starts breaking down around 250. I would not try increasing the temperature above 210.

I was referring to the water thermostat, not the fan. But I get what your saying. What would you guys say is the "optimal" running temp????

[cajunboy2208]

Mine has never went above 200.
It normally runs between 194-196 no matter how much I run it...

[bigterp]

Originally Posted by cajunboy2208

Mine has never went above 200.
It normally runs between 194-196 no matter how much I run it...

Is that with e-fans?? What other mods do you have??