'97boostinGST
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- Mar 1, 2010
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Oxnard,
California
I've been overheating BAD. I've been logging temps of up to 225* on days that are 85-95*. Radiator is a Mizu unit with eBay fans, yes I know.
New OEM unit is on its way as well as OEM fans are waiting to go back on.
I remembered that ECMlink can control the fans, so last night I turned them to ON at all times, today on my way to school I logged a tremendous drop...185-190* cruising on the freeway with ambient temps of around 90-95*. It did however climb to 220* going up the Conejo Grade which is 6.5% inclined(Google). On the way down however is quickly dropped to 190ish* again. During stop and go traffic it doesn't pass 200*.
Now my question, is it ok to have the fans ON at all times? I know the eBay fans probably won't last long this way as the motor might fry, but what about the OEM fans? Is it UN-healthy for my alternator or battery?
Thanks.
New OEM unit is on its way as well as OEM fans are waiting to go back on.
I remembered that ECMlink can control the fans, so last night I turned them to ON at all times, today on my way to school I logged a tremendous drop...185-190* cruising on the freeway with ambient temps of around 90-95*. It did however climb to 220* going up the Conejo Grade which is 6.5% inclined(Google). On the way down however is quickly dropped to 190ish* again. During stop and go traffic it doesn't pass 200*.
Now my question, is it ok to have the fans ON at all times? I know the eBay fans probably won't last long this way as the motor might fry, but what about the OEM fans? Is it UN-healthy for my alternator or battery?
Thanks.
