Re: Black Magic fan in 97+ Dak

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Sat Mar 24 2001 - 21:11:37 EST


I think I did pick up a little power but the big difference is in how
quickly power is built up.

TJ Goettner wrote:
>
> Notice anything as far as power goes? How about gas millage on the highway?
>
> TJ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
> To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 7:32 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Black Magic fan in 97+ Dak
>
> > The engine definitely winds up faster without all that extra drag on it,
> > and on cold mornings I actually have power, instead of the fan roar.
> >
> > Anytime the a/c compressor is running, the fan runs. Which is a little
> > odd when I have the defroster on early in the morning, as it'll kick on
> > and off every few seconds.
> >
> > TJ Goettner wrote:
> > >
> > > Did you happen to notice any power increases?? Doesnt that one come on
> > > constant also when you have the AC on? Not that it matters, I never use
> my
> > > AC... even though Im in south GA.
> > >
> > > TJ
> > > 1992 Dodge Dakota 4X4
> > > Long Bed, 318, Auto Trans
> > > DT Headers, Functional RamAir Hood
> > > K&N FIPK, Flowmaster Muffler
> > > Custom Throttle Body
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Andy Levy" <andylevy@bigfoot.com>
> > > To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
> > > Sent: Friday, March 23, 2001 5:37 PM
> > > Subject: Re: DML: Black Magic fan in 97+ Dak
> > >
> > > > Mine's mounted vertically, the clamps on the top and bottom of the
> > > > radiator. I don't think the brackets were modified, but I got mine
> > > > secondhand. I'll try to check tomorrow which wire it is, and whether
> > > > the brakcet was modified or not.
> > > >
> > > > -andy
> > > >
> > > > John_Neff@Dell.com wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Does anyone have any hints on installing a Black Magic fan in a 97+
> Dak?
> > > I
> > > > > just received mine yesterday and it looks pretty straight forward.
> But,
> > > I do
> > > > > have a couple of quick questions. How did you mount the fan? Did you
> do
> > > so
> > > > > vertically, or horizontally? Did you need to modify the included
> > > brackets
> > > > > any? Which wire on the A/C compressor is +?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks in advance,
> > > > > John
> > > > > 98 Dak 4X4 CC Sport, 5.2L, Auto, Mopar headers and computer, F&B TB,
> > > Gibson
> > > > > cat back, MSD 6A and Blaster SS coil, Superior Transmissions shift
> kit,
> > > soon
> > > > > to be installed Black Magic fan.



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