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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 01:14 PM
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Where does everyone put their thermostat probe? Most places say to drop it through the upper radiator hose, but that capillary tube seems like it would make the hose not seal correctly.
So where did you guys put it? If anyone cares, I'm using a FAL-210, and the instructions also say drop it through the upper hose. This was the cause of my cracked radiator tube in my stock radiator. I know that won't be a problem with an aluminum, but..
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 03:20 AM
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Nothing a real hose clamp can't take care of! Seriously, just route it through the top - when you get your aluminum that is.

I don't use that box crap on my car, just use your existing wiring. I gave mine to Rinku b/c his 1st thermo box failed him. I think that's common with the FAL boxes.

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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 06:06 AM
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i use all nissan parts when doing the e fans on 240s
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 11:51 AM
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Originally posted by MaxType 240
Nothing a real hose clamp can't take care of! Seriously, just route it through the top - when you get your aluminum that is.
I got my S14 Koyo yesterday. It's been hanging on my wall for almost 24 hours now. I'll install it tonight in Lakeland, and if water sprays out that hose.. it'll be your fault!

On a serious note, what temp does your fan kick on? I thought using stock wiring would make it turn on at 210*F.
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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Dude, my car died in Lakeland once - my alt. belt shredded apart.
Anyways, don't rely on the OEM stock sensor man.

I have one fan on when ACC is engaged or car is running. Run power off the LOW FAN RELAY in the fuse box.

Other fan is engaged w/ A/C. I'm thinking about wiring that A/C line in-line w/ the OEM temp sensor.

Keep the KA-T alive

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