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Electric fans/Fuel mileage

Old Oct 10, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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has anyone did a before and after MPG difference with doing a Electric fan set-up. like everyone else looking for that extra MPG.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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I haven't done an e-fan conversion yet (it's on my to-do list) but I've heard guys on here getting about 1-2 mpg gain. There should be threads on it, search the forum.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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i did a search and nothing i found so i thought i would ask.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 04:48 PM
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Hope this helps:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...installed.html
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Search the posts under my name & you will see the attached diagram for how I did my Efans. I have a V6 Ram & noticed ZERO change in mileage. It does run cooler though, even though the fans rarely even kick in. I guess after removing the GIANT shroud there is plenty enough room for the normal movement of air to do its' thing just fine.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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No gain for me. The reason I switched was I got tired of the huge power loss on hot days when the clutch fan would lock up.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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electric fan seemed to make no difference on my 81. i think it did make it quieter and allow it to reach operating temperature quicker which is a good thing since winter is getting close once again. some of the best gas mileage i have got was with that mechanical fan on.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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I did a number of things to improve mielage, but I cannot attribute any gain in mpg to e-fans. I can say that it runs cooler, less engine load, and cleans up the engine bay leaving a lot of room.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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well crap, thanks for the input everyone.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 04:27 AM
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city driving for me seemed better by 1mpg. response out of the hole quicker, engine warmer faster, and less load on hot days. 3 hp and 9ftlbs gain on my 5.9 with cai and exhaust. power is power any way you look at it freeing up power.
 
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