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Brian22
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7/16/2004
00:38:16
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I've heard of some people removing their clutch fans.. and going with electric fans, but my only question is, what exactly does this do, and what should i expect out of a 97 5.2 cc 4x4 with 125k miles on it
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2004
00:47:33
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the idea is you free up a few horses because you aren't slinging around that 10 pound weight off the end of your water pump so the engine will spool up a little faster and most likely your water pump will last longer too
personally as someone who has done this mod, unless you are desperate for every last bit of horsepower you can free up, save your money
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Brian22
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7/16/2004
00:49:38
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will it give me ay better gas milage.. cause this damn truck is closing my bank with as much gas as it eats
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Brian22
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7/16/2004
01:24:40
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also, my truck doesnt have an electric fan , so would i just need to call the auto parts store to get one, i am going to need a fan during the texas summers.. its a reliable 93 - 100 degrees here during the summer (when it doesnt rain)
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another mark
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7/16/2004
01:43:36
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i've noticed no gains in mpg, if there is any improvement for you it would be miniscule
i bought a flex a lite fan (black magic 150), but their adjustable thermostats don't work (went through 3 of them and many calls to tech support was no help either), you might look into perma cool for an electric fan
could cost some $130 when all is said and done for shipping and what not
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matt
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7/16/2004
01:56:03
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or you could just use the dodge R/T electric fan, I did this to my R/T, which had both types of fans for performance gains, and for the afore mentioned elongation of parts life, i.e. water pump & fan belt. and to eliminate that damned harsh noise of initial start-up. I was tired of the roaring that was produced during start-up, and now it sounds so much smoother. I haven't had one problem yet, no over heating, I'm also running a 180 thermo, and a auxiliary tranny cooler too.
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Rooknute
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7/16/2004
06:35:26
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Any good links for these R/T Fans? I would hate to see how much dodge wants for one... owch!
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Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2004
08:15:32
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Phone & Fax
Phone: 800-950-7105
Fax: 281-990-8431
http://www.newmoparparts.com/mopar-parts.htm
You could try this place for Genuine
Mopar parts ..
They give a reasonable discount off list..
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Brian22
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2004
20:19:20
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since my truck never came with the electric fan, would i have to buy any wires or relays, and if so, how much do you think they will cost me
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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7/16/2004
21:58:40
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you must have missed my post above
$130 or so
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LilRed01
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7/16/2004
23:02:06
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Matt whats this about R/ts and electric fans my 01 sport has both types, clutch and electric. I don't have a/c or many bells and whistles. So why would a 3.9L 5spd RC have both. not doubting or contradicting just confused.
I pulled my clutch fan off today, I have the electric fan still and a 180 t-stat so I'm not too worried about overheating.
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another mark
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7/16/2004
23:39:40
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if you have two fans, here is the deal
the clutch fan is a puller and is the workhorse of the two for cooling, the electric fan is the pusher and blows air into the radiator to assist the clutch fan
whether you can get by with just one is up to you to determine depending on your climate, the pusher is not as efficient as the puller but it could be enough for you, it certainly doesn't hurt to try and drive around in hot weather and watch your temp gauge carefully
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Matt
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7/17/2004
01:09:43
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The electric fan on my 04 4.7 is on the backside of the radiator and therefore, a puller. Don't know how it is on R/Ts though
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LilRed01
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7/17/2004
16:26:23
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Yeah my stock electric fan is also on the back(Puller) but why does it need both, I could understand If i had A/C but i don't.
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puller
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7/18/2004
16:41:47
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2000 R/T, my factory elec. is a puller.
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TexasTodd
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7/18/2004
20:19:42
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another mark,
where did you come up with that statement?
My belt clutch/fan has been off a LONG time on my 4.7, and when you put your hand where it was, and the engine is on, you can feel the air blowing toward the engine, and it's on the back of the rad.
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