removing clutch fan
04-09-2010, 09:10 AM
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I used the Pro Comp fans (PC2054S) with the S style blades. They are suppose to be more efficient.
Also keep in mind the amount of amps your fans pull.
These fans are so powerful that if you close the hood and place a piece of paper around the grill, that paper is sucked straight to the grill. That amount of air movement was no where around that powerful with the clutch fan.
Anyone else notice how large the original fan shroud was? I believe this was because the clutch fan was so far away from the radiator. The E-Fans are so much more efficient.
http://www.store.procompelectronics....oduct_id=36842
16" Electric Fan "S" Blade
This is the latest and one of the most powerful thermo fans on the market! Configured as a puller from the factory, it mounts on the inside and pulls the air through the radiator. 12v high performance reversible electric coolins fans are ideal for OEM or high performance applications.
The blades can be reversed along with the polarity of the wiring and it becomes a pusher mounted on the outside and pushing air through the radiator.
Rated at 2200cfm
CFM
Pull-2400-2700
Push 2200-2500
Dimensions
16" x 16.9" x 3.2"
Amps
7.5-8.5
Volts
12
Also keep in mind the amount of amps your fans pull.
These fans are so powerful that if you close the hood and place a piece of paper around the grill, that paper is sucked straight to the grill. That amount of air movement was no where around that powerful with the clutch fan.
Anyone else notice how large the original fan shroud was? I believe this was because the clutch fan was so far away from the radiator. The E-Fans are so much more efficient.
http://www.store.procompelectronics....oduct_id=36842
16" Electric Fan "S" Blade
This is the latest and one of the most powerful thermo fans on the market! Configured as a puller from the factory, it mounts on the inside and pulls the air through the radiator. 12v high performance reversible electric coolins fans are ideal for OEM or high performance applications.
The blades can be reversed along with the polarity of the wiring and it becomes a pusher mounted on the outside and pushing air through the radiator.
Rated at 2200cfm
CFM
Pull-2400-2700
Push 2200-2500
Dimensions
16" x 16.9" x 3.2"
Amps
7.5-8.5
Volts
12
Last edited by rye; 04-09-2010 at 09:24 AM.
04-09-2010, 10:46 AM
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I've always used a horseshoe stake and a BFH.
You need to expieriance products first bofore bashing. Efans and a CAI are a must on any of my vehicles.
Colder air,
Better throttle response,
Less weight,
Less recipricating mass,
More room,
I just use the fans at the autoparts store, but a great fan would be the mark8 it flows 5000 cfm thats huge
You need to expieriance products first bofore bashing. Efans and a CAI are a must on any of my vehicles.
Colder air,
Better throttle response,
Less weight,
Less recipricating mass,
More room,
I just use the fans at the autoparts store, but a great fan would be the mark8 it flows 5000 cfm thats huge
I've kept a close watch on this thread, as I've asked for some first hand proof on mileage and performance gains claimed by this mod. So far I've read where one person gained about 30 miles per tank full, and some say great performance gains. It's been word of mouth, but I have no reason to assume that folks are telling tall tales here; I trust you that post on this subject.
My last comment on price is still valid though; 300 to 400 plus dollars is a lot of money, so I have to decide and solicite comments if this would be a good investment. If I had a 5.4 and wanted to squeeze every bit of performance from it as well as every drop of fuel mileage, and money was available, I'd go the route of electric fan(s).
Last edited by Mod (Ret.); 04-09-2010 at 11:14 AM.
04-12-2010, 08:26 AM
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I used the Pro Comp fans (PC2054S) with the S style blades. They are suppose to be more efficient.
Also keep in mind the amount of amps your fans pull.
These fans are so powerful that if you close the hood and place a piece of paper around the grill, that paper is sucked straight to the grill. That amount of air movement was no where around that powerful with the clutch fan.
Anyone else notice how large the original fan shroud was? I believe this was because the clutch fan was so far away from the radiator. The E-Fans are so much more efficient.
http://www.store.procompelectronics....oduct_id=36842
16" Electric Fan "S" Blade
This is the latest and one of the most powerful thermo fans on the market! Configured as a puller from the factory, it mounts on the inside and pulls the air through the radiator. 12v high performance reversible electric coolins fans are ideal for OEM or high performance applications.
The blades can be reversed along with the polarity of the wiring and it becomes a pusher mounted on the outside and pushing air through the radiator.
Rated at 2200cfm
CFM
Pull-2400-2700
Push 2200-2500
Dimensions
16" x 16.9" x 3.2"
Amps
7.5-8.5
Volts
12
Also keep in mind the amount of amps your fans pull.
These fans are so powerful that if you close the hood and place a piece of paper around the grill, that paper is sucked straight to the grill. That amount of air movement was no where around that powerful with the clutch fan.
Anyone else notice how large the original fan shroud was? I believe this was because the clutch fan was so far away from the radiator. The E-Fans are so much more efficient.
http://www.store.procompelectronics....oduct_id=36842
16" Electric Fan "S" Blade
This is the latest and one of the most powerful thermo fans on the market! Configured as a puller from the factory, it mounts on the inside and pulls the air through the radiator. 12v high performance reversible electric coolins fans are ideal for OEM or high performance applications.
The blades can be reversed along with the polarity of the wiring and it becomes a pusher mounted on the outside and pushing air through the radiator.
Rated at 2200cfm
CFM
Pull-2400-2700
Push 2200-2500
Dimensions
16" x 16.9" x 3.2"
Amps
7.5-8.5
Volts
12
Do you have them hooked up as a puller or pusher? I was thinking about doing the dual electric fan set up.
04-12-2010, 09:55 AM
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Moderator (Ret.)
04-12-2010, 10:29 AM
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I may be the only 4.3 V6 to do this mod, but if it's going to increase my mileage, or take some drag off the engine, I'll give it a go. It will be around May or June before I get the install completed (I go home to Florida then), but I'll post my results then.
You have me commited to try this.
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04-12-2010, 04:59 PM
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I used the hi performance perma cool 14" fans they draw 10 amps a piece and flow 2950 cfm each. Thats 5900 cfm. The fans dont stay on very long, and my a/c is as cold as a freezer. Of course it hasnt been super hot out either.
