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Greg
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2003
23:09:57
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Hi all:
One of the more recent posts here was talking about getting rid of the viscous fan & letting the electric fan take care of all the cooling chores. My question is what type of radiator is on the Dakota (i.e. 2 row, 3 row)& do they use the same radiator for all 3 engines? Is the electric fan on there as part of the towing or heavy duty service package or do they all come equipped with an electric fan? I was thinking maybe the radiator is one of the places costs were cut (read, smaller)so Dodge felt it necessary to add an electric fan to help keep things cool.
Any thoughts?
Greg
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xplikt
GenIII
2/14/2003
10:27:06
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The electric fan is actually the main cooling fan. All Dakotas should have it. The difference comes in the radiator and automatic transmission cooler, which you get with the Heavy Duty Cooling package -- and I think the R/T.
I removed my electric fan and clutch fan. I have a Black Magic 150 doing all my cooling. I also have a larger radiator, 180 degree thermostat, and Redline Watter Wetter.
It's not so much the size or rows that suck on the stock radiator, but the thickness. It could easily be twice the size, but most people don't need that much cooling, so why give it to them.
-Mike
http://www.dodgetruckworld.com/xplikt/
2002 2WD RC SLT 4.7L 5spd 3.92 LSD
MBRP Single in/out | straight piped 3rd cat | turndown tip
Full Hotchkis (bars, springs, shocks) and RAS
Shaved emblems and antennae
150BM fan | removed clutch | HD Radiator
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2003
10:32:22
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xp,
I thought you said that a wreck had damaged your stock fan/clutch and radiator?
Your post might make some think the stock is not enough.
My stock 4.7 has no belt clutch/fan, I have a 5spd, with trailer towing-which I do use it-and never had a temp issue, here in a hot climate.
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AndrewM
Dodge Dakota
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2/14/2003
11:33:39
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Todd, I think we need a new nickname for you!
How do these sound?
ClutchfanlessTodd
Clutchfan,WeDon'tNeedNoStinkinClutchfanTodd
ClutchfansAreForWimpsTodd
INeedAClutchFanLikeINeedAnotherHoleInMyHeadTodd
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