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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 10:38 AM
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Default Got some LT1 electric fans! How to hook up?

I got them off of Ebay for $89 plus shipping, not bad. I think I'm pretty sure on how to do it but still have a few questions. I'm going to have one fan on all the time and one switched to turn on when needed. Is there an ignition on hot terminal in the fuse box under the hood? I need two fused power wires, one switch, a common wire for each fan and a ground wire for each fan. The fans have the factory shroud they are built in to, how do I mount it to the radiator? Make some brackets, simply use stround plastic wire ties? Also, the fans have a plug in from the factory but I'm pretty sure I won't get the plugs. How do I hook the wires up to the fans? Does some make a plug that will work or do I hard wire each wire to each plug? Any help or experience would be appreciated.
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Old Dec 13, 2002 | 04:21 PM
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Default Re: Got some LT1 electric fans! How to hook up?

Hey dude I think I can help you. I wired mine to the fuse box under the hood to the ign fuse. I also do not have the right connectors for the fans so I used some that are kind of flat and they slide on there like for a subwoofer. Just make sure they fit tight but they won't be waterproof but I haven't had any problems. Also you might need to drill a hole in the very bottom of the fan shroud. When you pull all the old stuff off you will see a bolt sticking up, which is why you need a hole. This will also keep the fans from sliding side to side. You can use the bolts that held the old fan shroud on and make some brackets to secure the fans. One thing I learned is to put a thick piece of foam between the top of the fans and the radiator. This will keep from putting dents in the radiator tubes <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Also right below the radiator on the crossmember there is a bolt to ground them. I hope this helps you.
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