Re: RE: Re: RE: Re: RE: Viper fan question

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Wed Aug 27 2003 - 21:05:06 EDT

Wish I could say the same but I didn't get much improvement on my '99
with the Black Magic. My mileage kind of peaked around the fall of 2000
(bought in March of 1999) and then slowly dropped off until I sold it
back in February.

Rick Barnes wrote:

> I picked up 2 mpg too with my Black Magic. I get 19.
>
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of TJG
> Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 11:32 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Re: RE: Viper fan question
>
>
> Seriously, I gained alomost 2MPG... Im at 20.5 now at 70-75 MPH!
>
> TJ
> dakota52318@toad.net
> 1992 Dodge Dakota 4X4
> 3.90 Gears, Long Bed
> 318, 46RH Auto
> DT Headers, Functional RamAir Hood
> K&N FIPK, Flowmaster Muffler
> Custom Throttle Body
> MP Computer
> Viper Electric Fan
> 15.74@87.59 b4 fan.
> 4350lbs
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick Barnes" <barnesrv@comcast.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 10:32 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Viper fan question
>
>
>
>>More horsepower, better gas mileage
>>
>>Rascal
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of garett
>>Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 1:12 PM
>>To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>>Subject: DML: Re: RE: Viper fan question
>>
>>
>>what are the advantages(and disadvantages if any) to using a different
>
> fan?
>
>>and i am assuming you guys are talking about a fan from a Viper(the car)?
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Rick Barnes" <barnesrv@comcast.net>
>>To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>>Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 11:30 AM
>>Subject: DML: RE: Viper fan question
>>
>>
>>
>>>Ken, I have the Black Magic on my 98 5.2, it's a great unit, but just
>>
>>cannot
>>
>>>quite keep up with the hot days if I am not moving. I just bought the
>>
>>Viper
>>
>>>fan and am certain that its larger fan and stronger motor will make the
>>>difference for me. If you are going to go to an electric fan, buy the
>>>Viper.
>>>
>>>Rascal
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
>>>[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of dametalr
>>>Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 12:00 PM
>>>To: Dakota Mailing List
>>>Subject: DML: Viper fan question
>>>
>>>
>>>Hi fellow DMLers,
>>>
>>>For those of you running the Viper fan in place of your thermo clutch
>>>fan---How is it working out for you?? Is this fan really moving that
>
> much
>
>>>more air than a Black magic or Flex a Lite electric fans? My local
>>
>>dealer
>>
>>>want's about $156.00 for one ---sound fair?
>>>Lots 'o questions --thanks for your answers.
>>>
>>>fuqinitupagain,
>>>
>>>Ken in Simi Valley, CA
>>>
>>>
>>
>
> 

-- 
-andy

http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota - andy-dml@levyclan.us
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