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JZ
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7/27/2003
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Has anyone in the Phoenix area removed their clutch fan? If so, did your truck run hot in the summer months?
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craig
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7/27/2003
22:03:18
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i live in phoenix and i badly badly wanna remove my clutch fan, especially since i only have a 2.5l. I can notice a BIG difference in throttle response and acceleration with the a/c.
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az dak
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7/27/2003
23:39:12
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i removed mine for several months but put it back on when i finished my turbo project i could see a differance in throttle responsefrom idle but not much at speed btw i have a 2002 4.7 hope this helps
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gg
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7/28/2003
04:47:27
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its to hot,i may run a big electric fan after removing the clutch fan,dudes we should get together at the track,speedworld any body intrested?
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JZ
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7/30/2003
04:24:31
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Thanks for the help everybody. I guess I'll have to start looking at electric fans now.
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TexasTodd
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7/30/2003
23:17:40
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I guess yours didn't come with an elec. fan?
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JZ
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7/31/2003
20:48:55
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Yes, I do have the stock electric fan. But as stated in the service manual, that is meant to be a supplement to the clutch fan, not a replacement. The PCM only runs the electric fan when the A/C is on or when the coolant temp reaches 220 degrees. I really don't want my motor running that hot.
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sprttrk
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7/31/2003
21:18:58
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where did you get your turbo done at? i live in phx and my fan clutch took a dump on me so it is constantly inguaged. i would remove it but it would over heat to bad. it might be ok in the colder MONTH.
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azdak
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7/31/2003
22:45:28
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i fabricated it myself bought the components for around $800.00 1/2 weekends and 4hr a day after work for 1 week
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sprttrk
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8/01/2003
03:49:33
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a few questions. 1. how big of a difference did you notice. 2.could you help me find the parts. 3.what are you live in cause i would like to see it. 4. would it work for a 5.2?
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Mr.H
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8/01/2003
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Another turbo 4.7!!!!! What size turbo, intercooler, etc. Are you runnning a FMU to raise the fuel pressure? How did you do the header and did you do a crossover pipe to equalize the heat from each side?
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azdak
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8/01/2003
20:00:45
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i live on 34th st & thunderbird t3 turbin t4 compressor, i fabricated the manifold with a crossover then to the turbo i run a 10 to 1 voetec fmu with a 100 psi 880 liter hr pump the intercooler i fabbed in my garage out of aluminum tubing and flat material (water to air) lots of fabrication you have to see it to really get the jist of the whole project i have pics give me your e-mail ill send you some
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sprttrk
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8/01/2003
21:29:35
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TexasTodd
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8/01/2003
23:29:09
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JZ,
Well, I guess I didn't read the manual!
In the Houston/Galveston area, 4.7, 5spd, QC, Took off the belt driven clutch/fan. After 2 months, I also istalled a 180 T-stat. In the heat, pulling my sailboat, sitting in traffic, etc., It never has made it to the halfway point on the gauge.
Around here, you basically almost always run the A/C, so the elec in on. You did say you lived in AZ, right? Unless its in the White Mts, you'll probably be doing the same.
Oh, you could search all the posts about a relay thermostat, how to wire it, etc., good posts too.
I doubt their truck really runs any cooler than mine, the 180 t-stat really helps.
Suit yourself, some people really try and make things more difficult than they need to be.
If it doesn't run the temps you want, pull over, take about 45secs, and thread the belt clutch/fan back on, it stays tight with the motor rotation, no wrench needed.
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JZ
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8/02/2003
02:32:32
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Thanks for the info Todd.
I will try the 180 tstat first and see how that does. Right now, my truck will run about midway on the gauge, but if I get stuck in traffic it will start creeping up and the A/C turns luke warm. I will look for info on that relay thermostat too.
Thanks
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