I think there should be a write-up on the Dakota Mailing List page all about
elec. fans, gains, costs, installation, PN's etc. 'cause I still don't fully know
the specifics, and I've been on here a while, and always thought about getting
one....to install myself !:-)!
Later,
Robert
Jim, Donna, Erin, and Brian wrote:
> > Vlad, the motor has only been built to the extent of doing the M1
> >intake, porting the heads, DT headers, no cat, bored t-body, custom cam,
> >pulleys, MP computer, roller rockers, electric fan & 2600 stall (@ the
> >time). Short block is completely stock. Why is this so hard for you to
> >believe, Vlad?? Let me give you two more examples. One of my buddies has a
> >'94 dak, 318 5-spd. His mods: 410 gears, MP computer, custom long tube
> >headers, pulleys, elec. fan, battery in rear, homeade traction bars --that's
> >it. Results: 13.79 @ 97.8 mph. He put on a cheap nitrous kit from a mustang
> >& ran 12.29 @ 110 mph. w/a 150 shot. My other buddy bought my blower (I do
> >not run nitrous & SC--only nitrous) & put better ported heads on than I have
> >w/an extrude honed stock intake and ran a 12.39. The point I am trying to
> >make is that it doesn't take a ton of money vested into the motor to turn
> >decent numbers. If you keep the detonation away and prevent leaning out
> >these motors can take a lot of abuse. All three of us have a ton of time
> >slips to prove our point and can be regularly seen @ Houston Raceway Park.
> >Do you see what I am spraying here Vlad?
> >
> >P.S. Where's my Elvis stamps??
> >
> >
> >
>
> I hate to bring electric fans up again, as it seems to be a monthly
> posting....but I see all the people you listed use them. My questions:
>
> Are these daily drivers?
> What brand/part number are the fans?
>
> I want an electric fan for my daily driven Dak, but haven't really been
> able to find one that sounds like it will last through West Texas heat with
> the A/C on.
>
> THANKS a BUNCH!!
>
> Brian
>
> ps...some fast ass trucks there..=)
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