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Offline Redneckchevy

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Aftermarket Fans
« on: January 20, 2008, 02:42:23 pm »
What would be the benefit of a After market cooling fan? like one of them 70$ ones from summit?
Cpl degrees cooler then stock or is it just for looks?
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: Aftermarket Fans
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2008, 03:15:41 pm »
The main benefit is thermal efficiency/consistency and lack of mechanical drag on the crankshaft. Unfortunately the only real bolt on high efficiency fans for our trucks are around $500 bucks. A 16" fan alone with no shroud will not proved adequate cooling
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Offline Redneckchevy

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Re: Aftermarket Fans
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2008, 03:35:58 pm »
well i found one..Fits perfect in the shroud in place of the old one  guy wants 15 bucks for it like new condition not warped or nothing
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Offline jonkmbll89

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Re: Aftermarket Fans
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2008, 03:44:13 pm »
Sounds like a good deal. I would love to put a dual setup on my 85 c10, but like Vile said they are pricey. :(
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Re: Aftermarket Fans
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2008, 04:51:19 pm »
If you can mount one effectively inside your existing shroud then go for it! Just make sure you wire it up using the correct gauge wire, circuit protection, and a relay controlled by a thermostatic switch.
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Offline 86swb

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Re: Aftermarket Fans
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2008, 08:19:32 pm »
$15.00, I say go for it. Just make sure it does work.
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