"Wisotzkey, Rich" wrote:
> 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
Eric, I also would like to change my fan. if you are happy with yours, whos did
you use? Model#?
Thanks,
Bob
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