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Old 04-12-2005, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Hit Man X
BUT - unless you have a charging system up to the task I do not recommend it. That's the key. 65-75A alts will not be sufficient.

Best fan controller I've found is the DC Control unit. It's similar to the FlexALite VSC but far better. Still soft starts the fans and runs them in low speed mode until coolant temps demand otherwise.

Why wouldn't a 65 A alternator like the AL69X be fine? I haven't figured in a big thumper sound system or ham radio, but the lights and A/C fan should not draw much over 200 Watts (15 amps) - where is the other 50 A going in a normal vehicle (Not including seat heaters and window heater)?
There should be 20 amps easy for the fan(s)
Tell me more - where is this DC Control unit made? I like the idea of a soft start as well as variable speed mode!
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