SacCityCorvette

Is your C5 ready for the heat?
Hot weather is coming and maybe you have thought about getting a CoolIt High Speed Fan Controller but weren’t sure how well it would work. Now that we have sold quite a few of them we have been able to collect some feedback from some of our CoolIt customers for you. Here is what they said.

“Installed mine this morning. Here's my comments:
First of all the delivery time was great. Only 4 days.
Upon opening the package I could see that this was a real quality manufactured product. Having many years background in electro/mechanical manufactured products, I could see that this was not junk.
Easy installation. It only took me half an hour to install it this morning (15 minutes of that time was trying to find the 10mm nut from the ground screw that I dropped under the car).
Turned the key on and pushed the button & it worked great. Took it out into traffic, let the temp get up to 220 and pushed the button. Temp started to drop.
My hat's off to you guys for a great product at a good price.
Thanks! “
Dave Andel

"I have been running this setup for a few months and no problems at all. I live in Florida and in stop and go traffic a lot. I enjoy the car much more not seeing my temps rise when in traffic. Easy to install and recommend it to anyone who would like to stop checking there temp gauge and just enjoy the ride."
Pewter2000C5Vert

“I installed my V3 this morning and went out and tested it this afternoon. Warm weather today (mid 70's) in southern Az. so the radiator temp got to around 198 in city driving. I turned on the fans with the remote and the temp was soon down below 180. I also checked and fans when switched on via the Cool-It do continue to run above 35mph.
Nice product and looks like factory. Does what you say it will do!!!! Install is very neat and professional. I recommend it.”
8VETTE7

“I installed my V2 version yesterday, easy install and was very impressed with the quality of the cabling and components, best of all it works great just as advertised!”
tak06

“I have one of these on my car and can tell you it makes a big difference. I took my car to Thunder Hill last year and this little gem allowed me to keep my temps low between runs.
Works like a champ and these guys stand behind everything they sell (I also run their FANGS on my C5Z).”
flynbyu2

I ordered the Cool It harness from SacCityCorvette (they're in California) and I received it in 2 days (I'm in OKC). Really surprised that it got here so quick, but after what I'd read about SacCity, it seems to be more the norm than unusual. It was literally a 5 minute installation. I watched the install video prior to receiving the unit, so when it arrived, just popped the hood, removed the 2 components in the fuse box (#43 and #15), plugged the Cool It unit in, hooked up ground and was all done. Works awesome! Well done SacCityCorvette. A great quality product with great ease of use!! Highly recommended my Corvette brothers and sisters.
CactusCat

Ordered and received the coolit v3. I have to say it was the nicest made and easiest installed product I have bought from any vendor yet. Quality construction through and through. Directions on website clear. It was actually a relief to be able to buy and install a product without just A LITTLE TWEAKING to make it fit or work. Would wish they made more quality products!!
jfernandez98

That’s why you should have a Cool It!
This is SacCityCorvette’s latest version of the CoolIt v2 and v3 Remote High Speed Fan Controller for your 1997-2004 C5 and C5 Zo6.

Now you can control your C5 Corvette's radiator high speed cooling fan with the simple push of a button on your wireless FOB, allowing you to control your radiator coolant temps. Now there is no need to pay for an expensive tune to change your fans on/off temperatures or to run your A/C to cool the engine, which also includes unnecessary wear and tear and fuel mileage loss.
The CoolIt v2 and v3 now run on their own circuit and will not interfere with the normal computer controlled operation of your cooling fans.
When you turn your Vette off, the CoolIt automatically turns off, so you don't have to worry about the fan staying on and running the battery down.

Installing the CoolIt v2 and v3 is a very simple, five minute, plug and play installation (see our online installation video). After you install the CoolIt v2 or v3, you will be able to turn on the right side cooling fan in high speed mode using a wireless FOB. This makes it perfect for when you are at the track and you want to cool down between runs, stuck in traffic, or idling in parades.

Have a Automatic Transmission? Because your transmission fluid runs through a cooler in the radiator, the CoolIt will even help keep your transmission running cooler too. By keeping your A4 cooler, the fluid won’t break down as fast, O-Rings and seals will last longer, and it will shift better. Maybe you have noticed that your transmission shifts better when it is cool compared to when it is hot. Especially sitting in traffic where A4 can really build heat! Remember, heat kills Automatics!
Only $119.95
Watch our installation video and see how easy it is to install the Cool It!
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/Cool-it--v2-insll-video.html

Here is a link with more detailed information and how to order!
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/COOLITv2.html





Also available is the New Hard Wire Coolit! It operates just like the Wireless Coolit but, instead of a FOB to turn it on/off it uses a switch and LED that you mount where you like. The LED shows you when the fan is running.
Only $119.95
http://hstrial-saccitycorvette.homes...ireCoolit.html

SacCityCorvette

If you have an automatic trans, you can keep the fluid and trans cool by running your radiator cooling fan, because the fluid runs through a cooler in the radiator.

wolf10851

I was up in Tahoe about a month ago (after only owning my Vette for about 2 months) and coming up the kingsbury grade I noticed my temp start to rise! then I got stuck in weekend traffic going through Tahoe well I got REAL nervous at seeing my temp around 225 and peaking up to 230! considering it is an aluminum block and red line on the temp gauge is 260 I was real scared that there was something wrong with my Vette! Well come to find out this is normal behavior for a Vette put my mind at ease about something being wrong with it however having only a 30 degree margin before red line is still too narrow of a margin in my book.

So after getting home I contacted these guys at SacCityCorvette and talked to them about the CoolIt that they have. I told them about my situation up in Tahoe and they also confirmed that this was normal for a corvette and they agreed that the margin was too narrow which is why they designed the CoolIt. I figured that if the product worked like they said it would be cheap insurance and keep my car running cool especially since Sacramento gets so dang hot in the summer.

So here is my review on the CoolIt.
First off buying it from them.
They were great to workwith I met up with them after work and actually I planned on installing it there at their place but that didn't happen because we got too busy talking! REAL NICE FRIENDLY GUYS who you can tell love Corvettes as much as the rest of us do!
Installation
OMG you can't get much easier! it is simply pull out a fuse and a relay tuck up a couple of wires take off ONE nut then put it back on and notch your fuse cover. REAL SIMPLE! the only issue I would say with the install of this product is the piece of double sided tape on one of the remotes is too small (Sorry guys but I do got to be honest) I put a little bigger piece of tape on my remote and it looks great where I have it (next to the traction control button) So bottom line on the install my ONLY gripe is put a little bigger piece of tape on the remote
Function
so I have had a chance now to drive with it in several conditions now. On the freeway I don't even bother turning it on my Corvette stays cool enough with out it. On city streets especially in lots of stop and go driving I LOVE this thing! A couple of times I have forgotten to turn it on and I noticed my temp at between 210 and 220 so I hit the button on the remote and watch that baby cool down! with the unit on is seriou8s stop and go traffic my Corvette runs around 180 degrees! Way better than the stock temp of around 220 to 230!
Over all impression of the unit..........GREAT! It works PERFECTLY as advertised! I couldn't be more happier with it! for 100 bucks it gives me GREAT piece of mind and is a VERY cheap insurance policy for the temp on my Corvette.


Thanks guys!
(repost of originally posted review)

SacCityCorvette

Nice review, Wolf! We appreciate that and your business!
We'll look into the tape issue.

chipscvettec5

sounds great...going home tonight and will check which one I need; order tomorrow

SacCityCorvette

Can't go wrong being able to turn on your cooling fan
anytime you want!

SacCityCorvette

A CoolIt Fan Controller will help prolong your automatic transmissions life!

BABYBUGY

hey guys I just installed the v3r in my o4z and it works great
just wondering if I got another v3 could I install it on the low speed fan
side it looks like the same solenoid
just asking
very happy with the product
thanks again

T.A.

BABYBUGY

BABYBUGY

oh just another thought if you guys ever make a v3r with a timer on it
that would be awesome for us for us forgetful old farts that way we would not run the
battery dead because we forgot to turn it off
once again excellent product

SacCityCorvette

Thank you BABYBUG for your business!
We made the standard CoolIt turn off when you turn the ignition off for that exact reason
that people were forgetting to turn them off and the battery going dead and were not happy. I believe a CoolIt v3 can be installed in the low speed fan relay position but I don't know what would happen if you accidentally turn both on at the same time.Might not be good.
Christian

BABYBUGY

ok thank you will keep that in mind
need like a 3 button remote for hi and low
coooooooooollllllllllllll

T.A.

Big_George_S

I installed my V3R about a year and a half ago. Had made power upgrades that had the car running on the hot side at the track and in hot weather.
1. Working with these guys are great. They will work with you if you have special needs and provide excellent product support.
2. Installation is very easy, the product is well thought out both for operation and placement in the Car.
3. This is the big one. IT WORKS !!!!! . I made a run up to Big Bear a couple of weeks ago when it was 107 in the basin. I turned the fan on at the base of the mountian and the car ran at normal temps, all the way up the hill.

Do your normal maintenance to the car and replace your coolant, burp your system. Then add the Coolit system. Best engine insurance you can get on the market today.

Thanks guys.

SacCityCorvette

Thanks Big George for the support, we appreciate it!

BABYBUGY

Turbooo2u

Will this product do more than a hand-held tuner can do when you set the fans lower? Are you wearing out your fans sooner?

SacCityCorvette

All the CoolIt does is allows you to turn you fan on when ever you feel the need.
As for wearing the fan out sooner, I don't believe so because most wear and tear happens when the fan kicks on creating the most load on the fan motor to get the fan spinning. So if you are sitting in traffic, your fan will be cycling off and on constantly as your temp goes up and down which I believe causes more wear than if the fan is just running maintaining a cool temp. I also feel its better for the engine to maintain a cooler steady temp instead of it doing the hot and cool thing over and over. One other thing, if you have a auto trans, maintaining cooler radiator temps will also keep your trans fluid cooler extending fluid and trans life. Trans temps can get pretty high in stop and go traffic.

cmark84

How does this differ from just connecting a toggle switch in the dash to power up the fan?

I can care less about turning it on wirelessly. I just want a low cost, easy to use alternative.

SacCityCorvette

Hi Mark,
We went wireless because most people don't want to drill in there Vette or run wires.
Also wireless made it a 5 minute install instead of hrs.

SacCityCorvette

Remember Racers a cooler engine makes more HP.