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BIllehbob
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2004
17:17:10
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How much HP can you expect to pick up by switching to an aftermarket electrical fan. On a 4.7.?? Is the install hard (mostly getting the stock fan off)?? Thanks in advance.........
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2004
18:06:49
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Anywhere from 0-17 I've read. Hot Rod magazine did a test on like a 2000 R/T and got a dyno proven 17HP gain from just the fan. I haven't noticed that much in my swap but the engine spools up faster.
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Lilred01
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2004
20:14:45
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Okay whats up with this? My 2001 Dak 3.9L 5spd RegCab, came from the factory with 2 engine fans one electric and one mounted to the water pump. I know these engines need lots of airflow but two fans? I don't even have A/C.
And how would that work if I switched to an electric Fan? even though it already has one.
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2004
23:26:50
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BillehBob,
Just get rid of the belt driven clutch and fan, you already have a nice, bif electric one that works fine. You don't need two, or any mods, etc.
I, and many others are running cool, that way.
Do a search on it, you'll find more than enuf info
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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4/15/2004
23:38:32
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I would do a little more research on that 3.9 with the two fans before you go yanking off your mechanical fan thinking that the electric one can do the cooling job all on its own. I believe puller fans (mechanical in your case) are way more efficient than your pusher fan (electric in your case). Adding a second electric puller fan may be a better bet. How much smaller is your electric fan than the mechanical?
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psychort
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2004
05:30:32
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Im running an electric fan on my R/T and no a/c. didnt really notice to much hp but its hard to tell by the seat of your pants. The motor wraps up quick as hell now though. With it in nuetral i cant put my foot to the floor fast enough before its tappin redline.
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another mark
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2004
15:12:48
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Having an electric instead of the mechanical might also extend
the life of your water pump since it doesn't have all that weight
on the pulley now.
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rgathright
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2004
15:50:03
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Having a weight loss plan instead of the see food eat it plan might also extend
the life of your water pump since it doesn't have all that weight
on the pulley now.
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Buck Harley
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4/29/2004
01:35:51
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My 2001 Dak sport has 2 fans also a Manual with a fluid clutch and a 14" Electric. the Electric is controled bu the PCM and comes on when the truck is too hot. for added cooling.
For tho`s looking for a 180* for the 4.7 try here they make them for Keene Bell for there kit. MotoRad the PN is 244-180 I feel a 160* is too cold and will cause problems of not alowing the system to go into open and closed loop
Buck
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