I'm interested in putting electric fans in my V6, anybody done this before,
I think I'd enjoy the hp increase. What's the cost issue like though? And
was it worth it? I've kinda got a low performance budget. :(
-Robert Howe
'95 V6 4x4 5-Speed
Stock.........so far.
-----Original Message-----
From: Wisotzkey, Rich <Rich.Wisotzkey@gsc.gte.com>
To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net' <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 10:20 AM
Subject: DML: RE: electric fans?? what's the advantage?
>Eric,
>The machanical fan causes parasitic power loss. If you are not interested
>in performance, then the stock fan is fine. If however, you are looking to
>maximize your performance, this will net you approximately 20hp that would
>be eaten up spinning the viscous stock fan. This fan is heavier that it
>looks also. Hope this helps.
>Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Steed, Eric P [mailto:Eric.Steed@usa.xerox.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 12:32 PM
>To: Posts to the Dakota Mailing List
>Subject: DML: electric fans?? what's the advantage?
>
>
>Why is everyone keen on electric fans?? is there some advantage of that
over
>the fan hooked to the engine??
>
>-Eric
>
>Black '99 Dakota Sport
>4x4 Club Cab
>5.2L 318 Automatic
>
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