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PostSubject: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyWed Apr 23, 2008 6:51 pm

Ive searched a few forums and found some settings for a 160T-stat but not for a 180. Does anyone have some settings for on/off temps that they've used for a 180 thermostat?
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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyWed Apr 23, 2008 10:56 pm

Mine are set to turn on at 185, with a non-drilled 180 t-stat. So the t-stat opens at 180 and my fans start up if/when coolant reaches 185. Works well in the summer to keep it cooler, and fans run once in a while in the winter as well. My first winter with the stock t-stat and fan settings, the fans did not run even once.
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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyThu Apr 24, 2008 8:30 am

Pretty sure I'm on at 185 and off at 175. That way it can be off in the winter. Keep in mind that there are other settings of speed where the fans will turn off over X mph and come back on under X mph.

When I am not moving, I'd prefer the fans to be on. Call it an old school mentality but anything larger than a hamster should have cooling while sitting still.
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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyThu Apr 24, 2008 8:59 am

On at 185F, off at 180F.

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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyThu Apr 24, 2008 12:11 pm

same as AA for me
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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyThu Apr 24, 2008 5:26 pm

thanks. thats about what I was thinking. Im gonna have to play around with the MPH settings and the on at shutoff. Figured Id let it run for 20 -30 sec if its above 200 at shutoff.
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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyThu Apr 24, 2008 5:51 pm

Good luck. The DHP shows that setting, but I've never gotten it to actually work. Maybe HPT has figured this out.

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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyFri Apr 25, 2008 9:31 am

AA wrote:
Good luck. The DHP shows that setting, but I've never gotten it to actually work. Maybe HPT has figured this out.

HPT also has the setting adn I've worked with them....but in 97... it doesn't work either. I was hoping it worked 98+
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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyFri Apr 25, 2008 9:54 am

AA wrote:
On at 185F, off at 180F.

i second that
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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyFri Aug 01, 2008 6:24 pm

Is there a Write-Up of how to change the fan on/off settings, or does it require a tuner?
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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyFri Aug 01, 2008 6:37 pm

Gotta have a tuner to play with the fans.

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'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch

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PostSubject: Re: Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat   Fan settings for a 180 degree thermostat EmptyFri Aug 01, 2008 7:54 pm

Thought so, thanks. I was looking for some HPTuners and they're like $500. When I switch out my stock thermostat, does anyone in my area (cincinnati, northern KY, dayton) want to power tune my fans and do a Scan for me?
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