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Old 04-12-2011, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by FrenicX
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I want to do this mod so bad. I really hate the rev lag from that stock fan. But my first mod has to be putting in an LSD before next winter. Wasn't too impressed with my 2wd traction. Never had an open diff w/o 4wd.

Please report back with your MPG findings, maybe I can convince the wifeypoo of the benefits haha.
What exactly is rev lag?
 
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Old 04-12-2011, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
they say a picture is worth a 1000 words, but in this case, it needs words...is this in response to my question about how to remove the fan bolt?

I think that the fan bolt after you got the pulley secured loosens backwards.

Remember "lefty-loosy, righty-tighty" if i remember correctly in the fan is "left-tight and right-loose" . Or is the other way around ?

Now i'm not sure, i confused myself
 
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Old 04-12-2011, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
they say a picture is worth a 1000 words, but in this case, it needs words...is this in response to my question about how to remove the fan bolt?
Sorry.

There is a stud that sticks out right above the pulley that the fan is attached to. You grab the pulley with the vice grips and they will butt up against the stud, allowing you to turn the nut.
 
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Old 04-12-2011, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dakota_raven
I think that the fan bolt after you got the pulley secured loosens backwards.

Remember "lefty-loosy, righty-tighty" if i remember correctly in the fan is "left-tight and right-loose" . Or is the other way around ?

Now i'm not sure, i confused myself
Nope, the fan bolt is threaded normally, lefty loosey, we realized that after thinking the opposite for a bit lol.
 
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Old 04-12-2011, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 08XDakota
What exactly is rev lag?
The engine doesnt spin up as quick and has kind of a delay when you hit the gas, its especially noticeable when taking off from a stop and accelerating.
 
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Old 04-12-2011, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Cuban11182
Sorry.

There is a stud that sticks out right above the pulley that the fan is attached to. You grab the pulley with the vice grips and they will butt up against the stud, allowing you to turn the nut.
Cool, thanks!
 
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Old 04-16-2011, 11:29 PM
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Question guys? The way I have mine hooked up right now, the fan will stay powered even after the truck is off as its hooked righ to the battery. What fuse in the fuse box under the hood only has power when the truck is running?
 
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Old 04-18-2011, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetster220
Question guys? The way I have mine hooked up right now, the fan will stay powered even after the truck is off as its hooked righ to the battery. What fuse in the fuse box under the hood only has power when the truck is running?
are you talking about a "trigger wire" or are you talking about the main power feed.

If your talking about a trigger wire, hook it to the heated seat fuse. its only active when the truck is in the "on/run" position. so you can still turn it to the "acc" position and listen to the radio without the fan spinning.
 
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What controller did you use?
 
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Old 04-20-2011, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Ueland
are you talking about a "trigger wire" or are you talking about the main power feed.

If your talking about a trigger wire, hook it to the heated seat fuse. its only active when the truck is in the "on/run" position. so you can still turn it to the "acc" position and listen to the radio without the fan spinning.
My truck doesnt have heated seats though?
 


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