Autozone's were last $2.5, then the Bosch are $9, now some local guys is telling me they're $30?! Maybe this is why I keep toasting relays, I'm buying the wrong ones? I assumed they're the widely used 30-80's? Can get the whole harness for $99! WTF...what are u guys paying?

 

$2.89 for a single relay. The specs are "12 VDC Waterproof 5-Pin Relay SPDT 30/40A with Metal Bracket". Been using three of these relays for 2 years with no problems on a LS1 fan. I get the parts from a local electronics store in Ohio.

 

http ://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=330-079

take the space out

 

I have heard most people paying in the neighborhood of $5.00 per.

 

And there you go, right on, can't do much better than that.

 

Thnx guys!

 

check your local RadioShack as well, they sell automotive relays there

 

i been using the $4 ones from advanced auto for about 5 years with no problems.

 

i bought my whole rely and harness from vatozone for about $25. can anyone tell me where to hook the wire from the relay to make the fans kick on i had to wire mine to be on all the time for now??

 

Looks like I've been running 30amp relays instead of the 40's that have been recommended on this thread, and the Blackbear harness just showed up with 40's too! Im guessin' that might have been part of my issue?
If I wrap the relay package with a balloon to make it waterproof, will it overheat them?