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hotlavaflow · 03-17-2008, 04:12 PM

I was wondering if any of you guys have used this fan controller or know anyone who has. I hate to say it but it's from AC Autotechnic. I'm not a fan of their stuff but the controller seems to have some ok features. Digital readout of oil temp, water temp and volts. You can set one fan to kick in 5 degrees lower than the other to better control overall temp. It has alarms for OT, WT and Volts.

I just don't wanna be the guinea pig and have it break on me 3 weeks from now for close to $100.

Sorry for the Ebay link but it's the only one i can find with a decent description.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AC-Au...QQcmdZViewItem

****While your here I wouldn't mind some other suggestions. I was hoping to get a digi display so I don't have to buy more gauges***

Big Bronze Rim · 03-17-2008, 09:44 PM

I don't know anything about this unit. I can tell you though that the Greddy MSS is a great piece of hardware. It controls 2 fans which can be staged and has the digital temp readout you require. You also don't need any additional temps sensors as it lets you tap into the factor coolant temps sensor.

brokeAs240sx · 03-17-2008, 10:00 PM

Forget displays, you set it once & forget it

DIF Fan Controller

There's quite a few guys on here running this now. I've been running this controller w/ altima fans in my cars for the past couple years. Was much simpler to install than my Greddy MSS (although the MSS did have a display screen).

blasting_speed · 03-17-2008, 10:04 PM

I use to have one of these on my Mitsu'. It works great and easy to install.

hotlavaflow · 03-17-2008, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

I use to have one of these on my Mitsu'. It works great and easy to install.

Of which one?

Hey guys thanks for the info. The display is more for peace of mind. I like to keep an eye on everything. I've heard nothing but good things about the DIF controller maybe I'll just bight the bullet and get that and then some more gauges. Hey, they all sweep for the opening ceremony so I guess it'll look cool lol.

emersonLP · 03-18-2008, 07:19 AM

I was thinking about getting the AC autotechnic thing but I decided to go with a Pivot Fan controller. Its about $200 but real nice and came highly recommended. It displays oil and water temp too.

hotlavaflow · 03-18-2008, 07:26 AM

^^Def gonna look that one up.

Ok I'm feeling the Pivot controller.
http://www.intakeone.com/Pivot/Piv_STC.html

adictd2b00st · 03-18-2008, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotlavaflow

^^Def gonna look that one up.

Ok I'm feeling the Pivot controller.
http://www.intakeone.com/Pivot/Piv_STC.html

thats actually the first time i've seen that one, i may just have to get one of those too haha EmersonLP, install pretty straight forward?

Triadz101 · 03-18-2008, 08:26 AM

I've got a DIF fan controller in my car and honestly... it was the easiest thing to setup!

*taking pics now*

consists of 6 wires minimum and 8 (for a switch) wires

1 POS
1 NEG
1 for FAN # 1
1 for FAN # 2
1 water temp sensor (to get the fans going)
1 water temp sensor negative I believe (80% sure)
1 switch POS
1 switch NEG

as simple as it sounds, it's simple to setup!

wires\plugs are ALL included, however I did have to buy the switch and some extra wires to make it customizable to accomodate the length since my switch was in the car and my controller was in my engine bay

4 on the right are the basic, the middle one (switch accessory) has 4 wires (2 are optional for a switch, so u can turn it on MANUALLY in between track times to let it cool down) and 2 are necessary which go to your water temp sensor.

It does NOT come with the ACC plug (air conditionner) but i'm sure most of you guys don't have A\C...

This is where the sensor plug is,

BLUE W\ RED
BLACK

the BLUE and BLACK wire is NOT used....

This is where my switch is, pretty conveniant, especially at the track IMO...

And my plug again (just to give u a better idea of where it is

sorry for the shitty pics, iphone... =(

IMO, get this one, it has got to be the easiest thing i've ever done, and you can also adjust when u want the fans to kick in (obviously)

it's great!

emersonLP · 03-18-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adictd2b00st

thats actually the first time i've seen that one, i may just have to get one of those too haha EmersonLP, install pretty straight forward?

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I donno yet, i havent received it! Im sure it will be pretty straight forward. I will make some notes and pics as I install it when I get the time.

adictd2b00st · 03-18-2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emersonLP

I donno yet, i havent received it! Im sure it will be pretty straight forward. I will make some notes and pics as I install it when I get the time.

looking forward to it thanks

hotlavaflow · 03-31-2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emersonLP

I donno yet, i havent received it! Im sure it will be pretty straight forward. I will make some notes and pics as I install it when I get the time.

Checking in for an update on that Pivot unit. You get a chance to install it yet?

240sxworkinprogress · 03-31-2008, 04:49 PM

I'm using a dakota digital fan controller it work really well!! Here the web site for it. The only bad part is I had to use a seperate temp sensor for it to work right.

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...prod/prd43.htm

flip3d · 03-31-2008, 05:07 PM

+1 for the DIF unit. Very easy to setup and use.

hotlavaflow · 05-06-2008, 04:25 PM

Final decision - went with the DIF unit. Thanks for all the help/pics/comments

2fast4y0u · 05-06-2008, 04:52 PM

just so i make sure im not missing something...The DIF one is the one from dakota digital

brokeAs240sx · 05-06-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2fast4y0u

just so i make sure im not missing something...The DIF one is the one from dakota digital

The Dakota Digital Fan Controller should work fine, but the DIF is this one:

Quote:

Originally Posted by brokeAs240sx

DIF Fan Controller

2fast4y0u · 05-06-2008, 04:56 PM

thanks much.

adictd2b00st · 06-02-2008, 05:39 PM

bumping this up again..... ended up getting a DIF unit, got everything installed and working, what should i set the fans to for an SR ? the write up on FRSport shows for a KA, is the SR the same as far as optimal temp goes?

projectRDM · 06-02-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adictd2b00st

bumping this up again..... ended up getting a DIF unit, got everything installed and working, what should i set the fans to for an SR ? the write up on FRSport shows for a KA, is the SR the same as far as optimal temp goes?

All engines are really.

03-17-2008, 04:12 PM	#1
hotlavaflow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BKLYN NYC Posts: 1,263 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Fan Controller question... I was wondering if any of you guys have used this fan controller or know anyone who has. I hate to say it but it's from AC Autotechnic. I'm not a fan of their stuff but the controller seems to have some ok features. Digital readout of oil temp, water temp and volts. You can set one fan to kick in 5 degrees lower than the other to better control overall temp. It has alarms for OT, WT and Volts. I just don't wanna be the guinea pig and have it break on me 3 weeks from now for close to $100. Sorry for the Ebay link but it's the only one i can find with a decent description. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AC-Au...QQcmdZViewItem **While your here I wouldn't mind some other suggestions. I was hoping to get a digi display so I don't have to buy more gauges* __________________

03-17-2008, 09:44 PM	#2
Big Bronze Rim Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 173 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know anything about this unit. I can tell you though that the Greddy MSS is a great piece of hardware. It controls 2 fans which can be staged and has the digital temp readout you require. You also don't need any additional temps sensors as it lets you tap into the factor coolant temps sensor. __________________ "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not similarly handicapped."

03-17-2008, 10:00 PM	#3
brokeAs240sx Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,917 Trader Rating: (40) Feedback Score: 40 reviews	Forget displays, you set it once & forget it DIF Fan Controller There's quite a few guys on here running this now. I've been running this controller w/ altima fans in my cars for the past couple years. Was much simpler to install than my Greddy MSS (although the MSS did have a display screen). __________________ bew bews!

03-17-2008, 10:04 PM	#4
blasting_speed Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Treno di mezzanotte di amore Posts: 2,593 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I use to have one of these on my Mitsu'. It works great and easy to install. __________________

03-18-2008, 07:19 AM	#6
emersonLP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 40 Posts: 524 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: emersonLP Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I was thinking about getting the AC autotechnic thing but I decided to go with a Pivot Fan controller. Its about $200 but real nice and came highly recommended. It displays oil and water temp too. __________________ Me- "what the f*ck did we do to my boost controller" Brandon-"I dunno?"

03-18-2008, 07:26 AM	#7
hotlavaflow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BKLYN NYC Posts: 1,263 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	^^Def gonna look that one up. Ok I'm feeling the Pivot controller. http://www.intakeone.com/Pivot/Piv_STC.html __________________

03-18-2008, 08:26 AM	#9
Triadz101 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: LaSalle Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got a DIF fan controller in my car and honestly... it was the easiest thing to setup! taking pics now consists of 6 wires minimum and 8 (for a switch) wires 1 POS 1 NEG 1 for FAN # 1 1 for FAN # 2 1 water temp sensor (to get the fans going) 1 water temp sensor negative I believe (80% sure) 1 switch POS 1 switch NEG as simple as it sounds, it's simple to setup! wires\plugs are ALL included, however I did have to buy the switch and some extra wires to make it customizable to accomodate the length since my switch was in the car and my controller was in my engine bay 4 on the right are the basic, the middle one (switch accessory) has 4 wires (2 are optional for a switch, so u can turn it on MANUALLY in between track times to let it cool down) and 2 are necessary which go to your water temp sensor. It does NOT come with the ACC plug (air conditionner) but i'm sure most of you guys don't have A\C... This is where the sensor plug is, BLUE W\ RED BLACK the BLUE and BLACK wire is NOT used.... This is where my switch is, pretty conveniant, especially at the track IMO... And my plug again (just to give u a better idea of where it is sorry for the shitty pics, iphone... =( IMO, get this one, it has got to be the easiest thing i've ever done, and you can also adjust when u want the fans to kick in (obviously) it's great!

03-31-2008, 04:49 PM	#13
240sxworkinprogress Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Crestwood Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'm using a dakota digital fan controller it work really well!! Here the web site for it. The only bad part is I had to use a seperate temp sensor for it to work right. http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...prod/prd43.htm

03-31-2008, 05:07 PM	#14
flip3d Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Age: 37 Posts: 1,473 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	+1 for the DIF unit. Very easy to setup and use.

05-06-2008, 04:25 PM	#15
hotlavaflow Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BKLYN NYC Posts: 1,263 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	Final decision - went with the DIF unit. Thanks for all the help/pics/comments __________________

05-06-2008, 04:52 PM	#16
2fast4y0u Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 50 miles west of chicago Posts: 1,186 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	just so i make sure im not missing something...The DIF one is the one from dakota digital

05-06-2008, 04:56 PM	#18
2fast4y0u Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 50 miles west of chicago Posts: 1,186 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	thanks much.

06-02-2008, 05:39 PM	#19
adictd2b00st Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: OH Age: 43 Posts: 695 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	bumping this up again..... ended up getting a DIF unit, got everything installed and working, what should i set the fans to for an SR ? the write up on FRSport shows for a KA, is the SR the same as far as optimal temp goes?