From:Tim>magnum318@bewellnet.com
Mon15th,8:20pm
>From what I seen about fans for my '95,V-8 is that there isn't any
aftermarket flex fans available because the factory fans run in REVERSE due
to the serpetine belt setup, which means the waterpump runs in reverse also.
The largest CFM rated 18" fan I've found so far is rated at 2700 CFMs and I
don't know if that is enough for our engines to stay cool. If you are truly
set on installing an electric fan setup and worried about the amp draw, just
install a dual-battery system. The second battery can go into the truck bed
and be the one used for the fan while the battery in the engine compartment
can be the alternator and all accessory battery while still helping keep the
fan battery charged up. Check out your auto store for more insite on these
dual-battery setups.
-----Original Message-----
From: Donny M Hayes <hayesdm@scott.net>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Monday, June 15, 1998 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Power Pulleys for 98....+ electric fan info
>Well, I had thought of the extra draw as well, but I figure the extra draw
>would never use as much HP as the stock fan. I also have thought about
>going with one of the lighter, aluminum flex fans to free up HP, but the
>electric just seems like a cool idea. Now I might have some problems if I
>went with power pulleys and the electric fan (with the alternator having to
>work a lot harder to pull the fans also) but I figure my RT has the HD
>alternator, so I might be OK.
>
>My main question is what flow I will need. I have no idea what kind of CFM
>my original fan is capable of, but expect the electric would need at least
>that amount.
>
>BTW, installed my 180 degree thermostat today (even if some on the list say
>the engine produces more HP with hotter combustion chambers (kinda makes me
>wonder why draggers allways want to cool down between runs though)) and the
>gauge shows noticeably cooler.
>-----Original Message-----
>From: W. Jack Hilton III <hemi@mindspring.com>
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Date: Monday, June 15, 1998 1:22 PM
>Subject: Re: DML: Power Pulleys for 98....
>
>
>>I was thinking about the fans for my R/T as well , but I guess my main
>>concern is the the draw from the fans .
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