fan switch or hypertech ?
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From: scs mi
fan switch or hypertech ?
I just put in the basic upgrades in my 87. 160 stat, AFPR, K&N, cut lid,
Would like it to run a little cooler.
Is the hypertech thermochip worth the extra $$$ or should I just get the
fan switch ?
Is there another chip better than the hypertech for a stock L98 ? :auto:
Thanks
Would like it to run a little cooler.
Is the hypertech thermochip worth the extra $$$ or should I just get the
fan switch ?
Is there another chip better than the hypertech for a stock L98 ? :auto:
Thanks
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From: scs mi
Re: fan switch or hypertech ? (sumoboy)
The car runs great, it only has 7800 miles on it. Temp wise 205-220.
When it hits 220 the fans come on and bring it down to 205. I know
its normal, but I'd like to get it to run under 200.
Thanks
When it hits 220 the fans come on and bring it down to 205. I know
its normal, but I'd like to get it to run under 200.
Thanks
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Re: fan switch or hypertech ? (brunot)
If your interested in turning the fans on earlier get the fan switch, because the hypercrap costs way more and doesn't do squat other than turn the fans on earlier. :yesnod:
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From: scs mi
Re: fan switch or hypertech ? (TA)
Thats the reply I was looking for. I didn't no if the extra stuff the chip does
was worth the money. I had a hypercrap on a GN and it sucked compared to other chips on the market. Looks like I'll just get the fanswitch,unless someone else knows of a chip that will improve the performance and control
the fans. It has already gone 13.80's @ 98-99 with just the above mods.
was worth the money. I had a hypercrap on a GN and it sucked compared to other chips on the market. Looks like I'll just get the fanswitch,unless someone else knows of a chip that will improve the performance and control
the fans. It has already gone 13.80's @ 98-99 with just the above mods.
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Re: fan switch or hypertech ? (brunot)
Hypertech is a waste of money, unless you get it dirt cheap. No chip is required for a stock L98.
Buy the fan switch, or have somebody reprogram your chip to make the fan come on earlier.
Buy the fan switch, or have somebody reprogram your chip to make the fan come on earlier.
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Re: fan switch or hypertech ? (brunot)
Since I have the aux fan I just installed a low temp aux fan sw and wired the relays so that it turns on both fans.
I don't think you will gain much if anything from the Hyper Tech chip.
That said, if you would like to try that chip I happen to have a HyperTech Stage II chip for an '87 Vette (it worked in my '88) that I'll let go for $50.
I don't think you will gain much if anything from the Hyper Tech chip.
That said, if you would like to try that chip I happen to have a HyperTech Stage II chip for an '87 Vette (it worked in my '88) that I'll let go for $50.