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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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so today was hot, and while i was driving them got a little higher than normal and stock efan couldn't bring it down but was able to keep it steady above 220, if that makes sense. anywho, shooting around the idea of a better efan. what cfm do you guys recommend, i think i remember seeing at least 2500 for the 4.7.

edit: well unless i cant find a Taurus or Lincoln mark viii at my local junkyard
 

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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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im guessing you've removed the fan clutch? if so, adding an additional e-fan would be good, and it wouldnt have to be too big either.
hell i bet the e-fan i have would be good enough.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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i guess i could add one on the front with the stocker at the same time.

but i rather have it not linked with the a/c. like the sock is.
 

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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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just a FYI, e-fans are more efficient as a puller, not a pusher.

so did you remove the fan clutch?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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yea clutch fan is off. i guess after thinking about it just getting rid of the stock and getting an upgrade would be best.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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dude u should be fine with the stock efan, it was 110F this weekend and my truck had no probs with just the stock efan temp gauge never got above half (was running ac constantly)
 
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Old Jun 25, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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it was above half and efan could not bring it down! i wasnt even in stop and go traffic i was going like 30.

time for a coolant flush?
 
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wow! u do have a 4x4 so it prolly runs a little hotter cause of all the extra weight its gotta tow around, is ur fan turning on?
 
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fan is howling
 
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i kinda like this one

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRM-19115/
 
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