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throttle body or e-fan???

Old Sep 26, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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I'm looking into getting a new mod and was thinking between a cnc ported throttle body or a flex-a-lite 180 e-fan. I'm wanting to know which one would be a better mod for power and benefit. Their both the same price so which should I go w first?? Thanks
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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You could prob get the e-fan off a taurus in a junk yard and still get the TB...just an idea
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Yea, I thought about the taurus fan, but I wanted to get a new fan. I know that the flex-a-lite fans are really reliable from what I've read
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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Flex-a-lite and FF Dynamics make the best fans you can get. Hands down I would go for the e-fans setup. Been very happy with mine.

7-10 hp gain at the crank
Colder A/C
Improved throttle response
Engine runs cooler
NO MORE FAN CLUTCH!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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Ok I'm sold. E-fan it is
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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I want one!!!! What part number????? I have an 03 1500 4x4 with 4.7L.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 11:58 PM
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Got to flex-a-lite.com they will tell u which one u need. Anything with at least 3000cfm and you should be good. Check the clearance to make sure it will fit too
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 11:59 PM
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Well good job Bigslick, maybe you should be a sales rep.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 12:03 AM
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i know a new flex a lite is cool. but i looked on ebay, and most of the time you can find
re manufactured taurus efans for 70 or 80 bucks with warranties. just a thought. haven't bought one myself but trying to save money and feed the 5.7 is hard to do.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 04:25 AM
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Does Flex-a-lite include something that runs the fans based on temperature? Or is it something you have to have programmed into the truck's computer?
 
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