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How easy is it to install a manual fan switch on my 1996 3.8L Firebird?
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On a scale of 1-10, 10 being the hardest, I would say a 2 :D Might be easier on your '96 to get through the firewall, but in the '98+ the pcm is wedged in there so dang tight and it pretty much blocks access to the hole in the firewall. All it involves is tapping into two wires, and a ground.
If you get the SLP manual fan switch it doesn't involve any tapping, you just unplug an existing 10-pin harness, plug the new connector into it, and plug the stock one into the back of the new one.
[ May 24, 2002: Message edited by: TheBeast ]</p> -
Ditto TheBeast. Runing the wire through the firewall is the most difficult part. Althought, in a 4th Gen., after you remove the computer, you simply remove the rubber gromet, put the new wire through it and replace the wires and gromet in the firewall. Another "challenge" is to find the right location for the fan control switch. I think the SLP fan switch is a quality product, a little pricey, but worth it.2001 Camaro M5 Coupe(1 of 2,737), no options, Whisper Lid, K&N Air Filter, Free Ram Air, MAFS Screen removed, SLP Manual Fan Switch, 160 thermo, DEE\'s T/B Spacer, EGR Block-off plate, IAT resistor, CAI to EGR air feed, B&M Ripper Shifter, SLP Replacement Grill, T/A Exhaust, SLP five spoke take-off wheels, BMR strut-tower brace, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR 32/21 front & rear sway bars with poly, BMR Poly/Combo Rear Control Arms, Clear front & rear corners, HPP3 modified 87 Octane program.<p><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/red2k1\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/red2k1</a>Comment
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Like everyone said before its real easy to install. I located mine rigth below my lighter and it looks real good I think.
JR1996 Camaro 3.8<br />Edelbrock Exhaust, SLP Intake, Bosch, Platinum +4 Plugs, Accel Wires, SLP fan switch<p>\"Let the good times roll\"Comment
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You should just save the 60 bucks or whatever the ungodly amount was for some wires and a switch from slp. Dont get me wrong, slp makes great s**t and ive bought from them but the fan switch is an easy mod to do yourself. If you do a search on here you can find a link to the website with the directions. I did mine myself and im happy with it. And it was free, I had an extra switch and bookoos of wire laying around. Hope I'm saving someone some money. [img]smile.gif[/img]99 3.8 Camaro<br />Intake Mods: K&N filter, Whisper lid, free ram air, !air silencer, !maf screen<br />Exhaust Mods: Flowmaster 80 series, 3\" I-pipe, 3\" Cutout<br />Suspension: Intrax Springs (2\" drop)<br />Misc.: Fan switch mod, Hayden transmission coolerComment
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I popped my ashtray out and just have the switch mounted in there. I'm really thinking about mounting it in a visible location and get a lighted switch for it, because sometimes when its on low it is hard to remember to turn it off! [img]smile.gif[/img]Comment
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the slp switch kit is pretty nice though. looking at their catalog now, it looks like it has quality connectors and weatherpack for good electrical connections, looks pretty resistant to corrosion and excessive circuit resistance.
pricey? yes. but you do get a good quality part, according to the picture. looks like the slp may be more durable in the long run, than some "home-engineered" switches (depending on installers skill in automotive wiring).ASE Master, L1, X1, C1. Instructor in automotive systems. 99 3800 4L60E with a few mods and a greatful dead sticker on the back window.Comment
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ahh yeah its pricey but when you have a product that doesnt throw codes and wont trigger the SES light if you leave it on to long or use it in weird sitautions you will like it
ive had mine for about a year and i like itComment
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anyone have a link to that free manual fan switch mod?
ok not free, radioshack cheap ;)AIM: escalier deverre<br />\'02 Pearl Blue Metallic RSX-S (daily driver)<br />\'98 Black Firebird<br />98 V6 turbocharged to 02 LS1 swap<br />\'02 LS1/4L60E<br />LS6 Block, LS6 Intake Manifold, Thunder Racing 215/220 .600/.523/115 Cam, Titanium Retainers, Crane Double Valve Springs, 125 shot NX Wet Kit w/ NOS brand Purge, True Dual \"H\" Pipe w/ two chambers and dumps, 17x11(rear) and 17x9.5(front) Black Powdercoated ZR1 Replicas on 315 and 275 BFGoodrich Comp T/A\'s (Street)/ET Drags/Skinnies on Weldlites(Track), 3.42/LSDComment
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tttAIM: escalier deverre<br />\'02 Pearl Blue Metallic RSX-S (daily driver)<br />\'98 Black Firebird<br />98 V6 turbocharged to 02 LS1 swap<br />\'02 LS1/4L60E<br />LS6 Block, LS6 Intake Manifold, Thunder Racing 215/220 .600/.523/115 Cam, Titanium Retainers, Crane Double Valve Springs, 125 shot NX Wet Kit w/ NOS brand Purge, True Dual \"H\" Pipe w/ two chambers and dumps, 17x11(rear) and 17x9.5(front) Black Powdercoated ZR1 Replicas on 315 and 275 BFGoodrich Comp T/A\'s (Street)/ET Drags/Skinnies on Weldlites(Track), 3.42/LSDComment
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Haven’t done anything on the Camaro, but put LEDs on my truck headlights . And my oil pressure sensor went out on the truck so going to fix that this...5 days ago -
Haven’t done anything on the Camaro, but put LEDs on my truck headlights . And my oil pressure sensor went out on the truck so going to fix that this...5 days ago
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