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Old 10-09-2007 | 09:40 PM
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Anyone install these and increase gas mileage?
 
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Old 10-09-2007 | 10:03 PM
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If you take out the clutch fan yes it will take lagg off the motor and increase mpg, i removed my clutch and used stock e fan and noticed a gain.. avg avout 15miles a tank.. depends on my foot.. the most ive ever gotten was 20.. thats over a full tank.
 
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Old 10-10-2007 | 02:46 AM
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Ihave added someEletric fans. It will Improve your performance. Just you will have to cut off the fan cluch. realy easy. I use 5 eletric fans in my truck. You would be okay with 2 large ones. I live where it gets over 110 and I tow and I like to have the ac on while towing while keeping my engine and tranny and engine oil cool. Check out https://dodgeforum.com/m_993170/tm.htmandhttps://dodgeforum.com/m_945919/tm.htmfor more info. and Check out https://dodgeforum.com/m_996055/tm.htm

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Old 10-10-2007 | 09:12 AM
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I see some guys have used fans from other vehicles but there are a number of after market suppliers for these fans. I presume that thse after market fans would be equally efficient???
 
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Old 10-11-2007 | 11:13 AM
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there are aftermarket manufacturers for the electric fans, but are WAY TO EXPENSIVE (over a couple hundred $$ for a good brand name).....

The Lincoln Mark 4 or 5(i believe) is a good one, but could draw alot of amperage i would presume....

I went with the Mustang 5.0 cooling fan......i turned it 90* and mounted itso the fan is towards the top (where most of the cooling is needed on my stock 02 Dakota radiator).....

the fan was inexpensive ($30) from a bone yard and replacement motors can be bought anywhere for a small cost as well....alot easier than aftermarket fans once it is set up....
 



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