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daksprt4x4
Dodge Dakota
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7/17/2003
20:52:29
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i have a 00 3.9 CC 4x4 jba headers, v8 tb, 185 thermo, and a few other mods. i was looking into removing the clutch fan cause ive read that some people have gotten more performance from doing so. but what i wanted to know was has anyone that has done this had any overheating problems? thanks
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Geoff
GenIII
7/17/2003
22:13:43
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Never had an overheating problem. I also installed a permacool fan controller
Geoff
2000 3.9L RC Sport. Flame Red. 5-speed, 3.55, Airaid, Vortex Muffler, F&B 48mm TB, 180 T-Stat, Autolite 3923s, IAT Adjuster, Clear Corners, SS Grill Insert, JBA Plug Wires, Underdrive Crank Pulley. Hurst Shifter, Removed Clutch Fan, Sony CDX-MP450X MP3, JBA Headers
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Geoff
GenIII
7/17/2003
22:15:27
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Oh yeah i live in NC so it gets plenty hot in the summer
Geoff
2000 3.9L RC Sport. Flame Red. 5-speed, 3.55, Airaid, Vortex Muffler, F&B 48mm TB, 180 T-Stat, Autolite 3923s, IAT Adjuster, Clear Corners, SS Grill Insert, JBA Plug Wires, Underdrive Crank Pulley. Hurst Shifter, Removed Clutch Fan, Sony CDX-MP450X MP3, JBA Headers
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J and J Auto
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2003
08:17:00
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After you remove the clutch fan you need to
install an elec fan with a thermo switch.
At least 2400 to 2800 cfm
Larry
J&J Auto
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2003
09:08:55
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what about just using the existing factory electric fan? got both on my '00 QC 3.9l
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daksprt4x4
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2003
09:59:50
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geoff do u remember the part # fer the controller u used? i werk at an auto parts store so i can get one quick. and did u notice any difference other than less noise?
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Elforcko
Gen I
7/18/2003
17:44:52
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Yank the spinning boat anchor and throw in a decent electric fan (with a thermo switch)
I got a Flex-A-Lite Black Magic 150 in my '98 3.9l stock Dak.
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/blackmag.htm
I've had Baby here in Hawaii for over 5 years, running mostly city mileage (not much of an interstate to open her up on).
I had issues before with the clutch fan malfunctioning and engaging at the wrong times (robbing me of power, revving the engine harder than necessary to get from stopped to 2nd).
My engine runs NO HOTTER than 185. Regardless of the day's temperature or driving conditions.
The mounting stuff that comes with won't fit, so the shop had to improvise the lower bracket. No worries, it is running beautifully.
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