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did you see the speedvision show that removed cooling fan from the truck?

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Old 02-26-2005, 09:19 AM
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Default did you see the speedvision show that removed cooling fan from the truck?
They replaced the belt driven fan with an electric one. I think I'll get this when the stock fan clutch gives out. It's probably cheaper than a new oem fan anyway.

<img src="http://www.evoms.com/Elec-Fan-Kit-web-28k.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://www.evoms.com/a_elecfankit.htm">http://www.evoms.com/a_elecfankit.htm</a></li></ul>
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If anyone wants the spp fan kit, i'll sell it for $50.
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do you know something I don't about the kit?
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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44823/p6240007.jpg"></center><p>and went with the curved blade because they are quieter.
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A bunch of us have it and don't think it does any bit of difference.
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Default I know this is a common mod with Ford F150s
with the F150s it showed a slight change in mpg, like a 2-3mpg improvement, and an increase in performance at the wheels as well.
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Default This is early 80's tech. It's been done for years on many to drop parasitic drag
on cars that have belt or direct drive fans.

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where does one get a good deal on a 16"SPAL Fan????
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Yep, I figure it's not worth doing (for 10hp??) until the oem fan clutch goes bad
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Sure. I can see that. It just seemed like this concept was new to you by your post.
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