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dakotajess
Dodge Dakota
7/09/2001
22:52:25
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 Subject: flex fan or electric fan
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which is better a flex fan or an electric fan to replace the stock cluch fan.
dakotajess
3.9 sport RC
dakotajess@yahoo.com
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keen
Dodge Dakota
7/09/2001
23:33:32
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Flex fans are noisy and dangerous if a blade comes loose. Electric set-ups are better if you can find one w/ enoufh CFM/ flow too handle the job also finding a good fan controller is tough. I feel the stock clutch setup is superior for street use.
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Jeffster
Dodge Dakota
7/09/2001
23:34:01
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I am going with electric on my 4.7. Flex fans are better than the clutch fan but they will still draw more engine power than electric. Also you probably don't want to draw cold air in when starting during the winter which it will do for it's always rotating.
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4X4Tony
Dodge Dakota
7/10/2001
08:07:12
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I just installed a Black Magic in front of my 5.2 and I can't think of enough good things to say about it - pulls plenty of air, installed really easy, built in thermostat and A/C relay, very solid AND no more thundering sucking/whooshing sound after start up.
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Bernd
Gen III
7/10/2001
08:47:01
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Definitely stick with either the stock or electric. FlexFans are noisy and do have a tendency to fly through hoods unexpectedly.
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged @ 10#
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hookedon4.7
Dodge Dakota
7/10/2001
09:34:01
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Can I remove the factory fan and fan clutch? I want to it off for the HP gains but I'm not sure if that would hurt the motor with A/C. I have the '00 4.7 CC 4X4. Is the water pump pulley pressed on or will I need to get a nut to hold the pulley on? It has a factory electric fan.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Andy Bosi
Dodge Dakota
7/10/2001
12:04:40
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I've been driving for 2 weeks now with the clutch fan removed; only the factory electric fan for cooling. The electric fan is apparently temperature-activated; it goes on and off as needed.
Runs just fine. 80 - 97 degrees here lately. A/C on most of the time; no problem.
/Andy
01 QC, 3.9L V6, 4x4, 3.92 LSD, 5 spd
180 T-stat, autolite 3923 plugs; MSD 6A & 8680
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hookedon4.7
Dodge Dakota
7/10/2001
13:10:18
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Hey, thanks! I'm going to get busy taking mine off then. Now, does anyone know if I need a nut for the water pump pulley? What size?
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5.2L
Dodge Dakota
7/10/2001
14:12:33
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I have an electric fan on my 5.2L and it works great.
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kota on 20s
Dodge Dakota
7/11/2001
01:36:12
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for those of you who have the electric fan on the 5.2's can you really feel the differance in power?
Eric
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Doug
Dodge Dakota
7/11/2001
04:03:58
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Hookedon4.7 think you might want to leave the water pump pulley on or you might have trouble turning the water pump,then things will get hot.
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hookedon4.7
Dodge Dakota
7/11/2001
08:15:41
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I didn't plan on taking the pulley off...I wanted to know if the pulley was pressed on or should I get a nut in the place of the fan clutch? I think I'll play it safe and get a nut for it.
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hookedon4.7
Dodge Dakota
7/11/2001
08:16:39
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I didn't plan on taking the pulley off...I wanted to know if the pulley was pressed on or should I get a nut in the place of the fan clutch? I think I'll play it safe and get a nut for it.
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rEID tARDO
Dodge Dakota
7/11/2001
11:14:22
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I live in Arizona do you think that the Black Magic fan will cool well enough? Their site says it will cool a 300 hp motor w/o air coditioning or 250 hp motor with air. Am I gonna overheat???
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Doug
Dodge Dakota
7/11/2001
11:21:02
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Hookedon4.7 sorry I misread your post.Happens sometimes when you stay up late.
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hookedon4.7
Dodge Dakota
7/11/2001
16:39:40
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No problem...I got the fan off (easy money) I couldn't find a nut to fit in it's place. So, I decided to take the fan off the clutch and put the clutch back on until I can find a nut to fit. If anyone knows whether or not the pulley is pressed on and I don't need a nut to hold it on, I would really appreciate the help.
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dakotajess
Dodge Dakota
7/12/2001
01:41:19
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thanks for the info. i installed an hayden electric fan today and it works great. thank again
dakotajess
3.9 sport R/C
dakotajess@yahoo.com
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