At 08:29 PM 6/15/98 -0600, you wrote:
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>From:Tim>magnum318@bewellnet.com
> Mon15th,8:20pm
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> >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.
That was another question I had . What kind of CFM rating on a fan , either
electric or whatever , do we need ? Most electrics only go up to about 1650
or so don't they ?
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>-----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
>
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>>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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W . Jack Hilton III
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