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Is a dual radiator cooling fan really that helpful ??
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Electric?
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I hope so or this I have to see.
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I would throw a coolant temp. gauge on it,upgrade if you have to.Generally with stock setup they run pretty cool.What don't you like about current setup? You can always rewire.
To be clear, I'm not upgrading. I need to replace the existing jerry-rigged contraption, which includes a manual switch in the cab to turn it on and off. I'll either put an original back in or this cool dual fan electric model LMC is selling.
All comments are welcome.
All comments are welcome.
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I have one of these Mr gasket rad caps with a temp gauge in it on all my cars. $25.00 at advanced http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/.../6900022-P?searchTerm=mr.+gasket+radiator+cap quick easy way to see what's going on ,or as ah backup to a normal gauge
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Take a look at elec. fan controllers.SUM-890016 or DER-16749,theres lots of options out there for 50$ or less.
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The best way to do it is get a shroud and clutch fan. I tried a dual fan setup and it didn't run any cooler. Also I had problems with the relays burning up because of the current load. I switched back to a clutch fan and like it better.
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Also some of the stuff lmc sells is cheaply built. I don't know about this particular item but just letting you know from my experience buying stuff.
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I have to get one of those,Thanks
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Get the setup from Summit Racing if you want the electric fan setup.
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Not sure about the LMC version but I have been wanting to convert mine to electric for a couple reasons one free up a few hp and two to allow me to turn it off if I am in deep water and yes I go there once or twice a year. I have seen a twin fan with a shroud that looked good not sure who made it but that would be a big thing for me as I use this truck almost daily.
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Yeah I think the one I was looking at had an aluminum shroud, but those Derale setups look cool.
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Anyone know the core dimensions of our trucks radiator?
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I want to see a belt driven, contra rotating fan. It would be like having a Bear bomber under your hood. (I think I need more sleep.)
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Actually they did something like that in a formula 1 car but I think it may have been 4 fans that were belt driven to cool and suck the car down to the ground.
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I have derail twin fan controller in my 1009 4bt set up ... it is nice , each fan can have it own set point depending on the coolant needs. Mine fan 1 kicks on 180 fan two 200 .
Also feature if fan has two speeds.. cummins run alot cooler than v8...
Also feature if fan has two speeds.. cummins run alot cooler than v8...
Clutch fan will outflow any electric fan that would fit. For a CUCV that's the best way to go IMHO. Electric fans are used on new trucks solely for emissions / efficiency reasons. I've used them in the past on hot rods where throttle response was important. Doesn't really matter on the old 6.2