Hayden electric fan wiring

Does anyone know if the existing temperature sensor in the later year radiators ('78 and later), will control an after market Hayden electric fan. It would seem to me that since it is essentially an electric switch that closes or completes a circuit when the temp rises to a certain point, that it would provide the same function no matter what fan it was asked to control.

I know I can wire in the Hayden sensor and switch, but I'd like to keep the wiring more simple and use what's there if possible.

BTW the local Consumer Auto Parts sells the 14" fan for $99. I'd be surprised if other chains didn't also sell it for that. That's about $60 less that the usual suspects.

NEGATIVE ,,,,The temp sensor is essentilly a variable resistor that
works inversly with temp..
HI heat ==low resistance
low heat ===hi resistance

If you're going to do the hayden fan, do it like this.

Take out your old fans. If you're planning on throwing them away, cut one of the pigtails off of them. Strip the wire, connect to the Hayden fan. Check polarity so the fan spins the right way (fan should be placed closest to motor on the radiator, and it should pull air in). Once you've got the right polarity, use some butt connectors to make the connection. Route it through the hole in the radiator support (small 1 1/2-2 inch hole almost near the expansion tank), plug it in, and you're done.

That way you're not messing up your wiring loom, and you can revert to the original fans for originality/show purposes if you ever need/want to. Worked just fine for me and does not draw nearly the amount of amps that the original fans do. Cools like a dream.

The original switch will work just fine (assuming it still works). I'm pretty sure the Hayden fans pulls fewer amps than the pair of original fans...

The original switch will work, but I chose to use an adjustable thermostal switch. Add a relay and things will really spin . All this stuff is readily available from Jegs or Summit. I also added a manual over ride switch from the cock pit just for additional reliability. Easy to do with the relay.

Thank You Gentlemen.

My Dad was an electrician, but I guess I didn't get the gene for it. But I knew I could count on the MGE brain trust. I'll report back when the engine goes back in the car and I'm hooking up my new fan.