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I have heard that if I take out my belt driven fan and replace it with an electric one that I could see a 10 HP gain. Is this true or have any of you done this?
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it has to get the power from somewhere...
If it isn't mechanical power, then it will be electrical power(which requires mechanical power)...so regardless of how you spin the fan, it still takes power....I don't see haw you can pin a figure on it and say you are gaining HP by changing WHERE that power comes from.
Perhaps NOT running a fan may gain a couple, but who can do that on a trail rig?
If it isn't mechanical power, then it will be electrical power(which requires mechanical power)...so regardless of how you spin the fan, it still takes power....I don't see haw you can pin a figure on it and say you are gaining HP by changing WHERE that power comes from.
Perhaps NOT running a fan may gain a couple, but who can do that on a trail rig?
You're not gaining HP, just reclaiming it. it takes more HP and more importantly torque to run a mechanical fan than it does to run the alt. However if your clutch fan is working properly it should not cause to much drag. Some people who switch to the electric fan claim that there engine will rev up faster. This is a true statement since most of the time the elec fan is not running, but when it is the alt. will cause the drag.
I run an electric fan in my 85 extra cab and like the fact that I have the ability to control when the fan turns on and off. I also do notice that seat of the pants increase in power. Hope this helps.
I run an electric fan in my 85 extra cab and like the fact that I have the ability to control when the fan turns on and off. I also do notice that seat of the pants increase in power. Hope this helps.
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What electric fan are you running? I'd like to switch but I'm more interested in a junk yard swap than a $$$black magic or the like...Neil426 said:
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Go to the tech section here on pirate, and read the article Lance did on his Ford fan. Comes out of the MarkVIII, Taurus, Continental, etc. Buddy of mine has one on his Mustang (that he paid $300 for instead of pulling from a yard) and they move a **TON** of air. Way more than the Black Magic fan, and it'll be a lot cheaper from a yard. The only hangup is that spike about ~30A when first starting up, so you won't be wiring it with speaker wire and a 5A fuse.invincibletoy said:
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most of the fans i hve seen require more than 5A.TNToy said:
my aftermarket runs a 25A so it must pull aroud 20+ at times.
i cant say there is a significant HP gain, but you notice, that and the fact of cooler motor and less noise from that fucking mechanical fan and clutch.
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Does it matter what color the Taurus is?
Thanks for any help.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
Thanks for any help.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
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No.......suspect said:
No....just get a fan from a 90-95 taurus w/ a 3.8 v6 ONLY!!! Not the 4cyl.
I havew found the 2 speed in 4 bangers and 3.0L fords. not just............."90-95 taurus w/ a 3.8 v6 ONLY!!!":flipoff2: sounds like you have no 1st hand knowalge EDIT:::::::::::::::: I have 2 for sale,pm if ya want one
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SeaBass44 said:No.......
EDIT:::::::::::::::: I have 2 for sale,pm if ya want one
Everyone else claims 90-95 taurus/sable w/ the 3.8:flipoff2:
BTW........FWIW knowledge....not knowalge
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thank you grammer man! and this helpssuspect said:
Everyone else claims 90-95 taurus/sable w/ the 3.8:flipoff2:
BTW........FWIW knowledge....not knowalge
rolling eyes just means fuck you, why not say it if ya wana be a prick, just be one. I would rather spell badly and know what I am talking about, then just regerditate(spelll that one) what I read by people that don't know. I never gave you the rude fuck you rollin eyes, wtf.
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SeaBass44 said:thank you grammer man! and this helps
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.P.S. ignor the above if you were just kidding:flipoff2:
I'm sorry if you took it like you described.........I meant nothing close to that. I asked basically the same question a while back, I was just giving the answer I was given. And as for respect, I have a lot of respect for people including YOU! I have talked to you a few times thru PM's and such, I was just kidding on a level of friendship.........I did not mean anything sarcastic by it.
Dave
EDIT.........This is the thread I was referring to, and nobody said anything about the 4cyl fan being the same.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=186177
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Ok so go with the 90-95 Taurus 3.8 fax. what all do I need to get it done and is it going to be a pain in my ass?? In other words I’m no super wrench but I can do anything. (Just takes for ever)
How long would it take people like your selves??
How long would it take people like your selves??
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bump still looking for answers
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Just get an escort fan, 2 speed pretty much bolt on to your toyota truck. I believe like an late 80s and early 90s escorts should work. Covers almost the whole radiator and you just have to cut out a little bit for the power steering pump
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