VMAX Eddie
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Yes I know, Eddie wtf is with another temperature thread!?
Well my answer is, everything doesn't get covered in just one, topics get off focus and new solutions bring new questions.
Per my other thread I am looking to solve my VMAX high temperature issues with a automatic solution. Like many I DO NOT WANT a manual switch because I will forget to turn it off and I don't want to have to focus my attention while driving on a stupid switch, unless it's NOS
I've tried the Vmax Outlaw switch and I guess I got a bad one because it comes on WAY too soon, but I'm not positive that it isn't just a hokey solution.
Being that they only have a 90-day warranty I just don't want to bother with it. The other recommended switches, like the NAPA, Borg Warner, etc, seem hokey as well and seem to make the fans run TOO much.
Before putting in the VMO switch, which is now out and stock is in, I did a very thorough flush of the radiator system. I replaced the fluid with ordinary radiator fluid and water, 50/50 mix. Since then even with the stock switch Mr. Max is much happier. The temp isn't going quite as high and cools down MUCH faster.
However on hot AND humid days it still stays WAY up near the red line in any sort of stop and go traffic after running for any amount of time. Really quickly it will climb in that situation.
So my question is, what else is a worthy solution? (Forget the switches here, lets just stay stock.)
Some say replace the fan blade with an aluminum one. From what I've seen those blades go for around $60. Is it worth it?
Some say use Water Wetter or one of the other alternative fluids. But others say they tried them and they don't do shit. Waste of money or worth a shot?
Any other solutions I have not read about feel free to inject here.
Well my answer is, everything doesn't get covered in just one, topics get off focus and new solutions bring new questions.
Per my other thread I am looking to solve my VMAX high temperature issues with a automatic solution. Like many I DO NOT WANT a manual switch because I will forget to turn it off and I don't want to have to focus my attention while driving on a stupid switch, unless it's NOS
I've tried the Vmax Outlaw switch and I guess I got a bad one because it comes on WAY too soon, but I'm not positive that it isn't just a hokey solution.
Being that they only have a 90-day warranty I just don't want to bother with it. The other recommended switches, like the NAPA, Borg Warner, etc, seem hokey as well and seem to make the fans run TOO much.
Before putting in the VMO switch, which is now out and stock is in, I did a very thorough flush of the radiator system. I replaced the fluid with ordinary radiator fluid and water, 50/50 mix. Since then even with the stock switch Mr. Max is much happier. The temp isn't going quite as high and cools down MUCH faster.
However on hot AND humid days it still stays WAY up near the red line in any sort of stop and go traffic after running for any amount of time. Really quickly it will climb in that situation.
So my question is, what else is a worthy solution? (Forget the switches here, lets just stay stock.)
Some say replace the fan blade with an aluminum one. From what I've seen those blades go for around $60. Is it worth it?
Some say use Water Wetter or one of the other alternative fluids. But others say they tried them and they don't do shit. Waste of money or worth a shot?
Any other solutions I have not read about feel free to inject here.