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Originally Posted by jmproductions
most of the time the engine sees no load at all from them.
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Originally Posted by RedHot04
I really can't agree w/ that. It's been pretty hot around here and I run mine (switched) almost constantly. Maybe just a worry wort but I don't want my temps going over 190* in the summer. A new alt. is a lot cheaper than a new tranny or engine anyday! Running them most of the time does add some under hood heat though in the process because the alt. gets VERY hot with the extra load. It's a compromise I guess. Just my .02
Have you done the "big 3" upgrade?
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Originally Posted by Tootall
Have you done the "big 3" upgrade?
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also you get better gas mileage especially in traffic that mechanical fan puts pretty good strain when it is in the low gear you can kinda tell it when accelerating im going with electric fans soon
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also you get better gas mileage especially in traffic that mechanical fan puts pretty good strain when it is in the low gear you can kinda tell it when accelerating im going with electric fans soon
also got a question about these fans from jegs whats yalls take:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...52451_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...44325_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...50890_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...56607_-1_10117
i was just lookin around im gonna look on summit in a bit im a little busy thanks for any suggestions or anything yall come up with
also got a question about these fans from jegs whats yalls take:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...52451_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...44325_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...50890_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...56607_-1_10117
i was just lookin around im gonna look on summit in a bit im a little busy thanks for any suggestions or anything yall come up with
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Originally Posted by Southern Dixie Rebel
also you get better gas mileage especially in traffic that mechanical fan puts pretty good strain when it is in the low gear you can kinda tell it when accelerating im going with electric fans soon
also got a question about these fans from jegs whats yalls take:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...52451_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...44325_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...50890_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...56607_-1_10117
i was just lookin around im gonna look on summit in a bit im a little busy thanks for any suggestions or anything yall come up with
also got a question about these fans from jegs whats yalls take:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...52451_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...44325_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...50890_-1_10117
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...56607_-1_10117
i was just lookin around im gonna look on summit in a bit im a little busy thanks for any suggestions or anything yall come up with
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Originally Posted by RedHot04
No I haven't but now that you mention it GOOD IDEA. I do run a 1200w amp w/ 2-600w 12" Subs and 2- 250w 6" up front. Got some other misc. electronics that I'm sure add to the drain as well. Should I go w/ 0/0 or 1/0 for the Pos & Ground and 4 Ga.to the Alt. or what would you suggest?? Running 1/0 from the stereo amp already. Maybe a yellow top battery too?
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Well i almost went back to a fan clutch but decided not too.
I was sitting in a drivethru and i noticed my a/c wasnt cold at all, look down and notice my truck was hotter than normal.
My flex a lite wiring kit took a ****, Been the same way for 8 months just that day it went out. i was at work and bought a cheap kit for half the price and is working fine for now.
next time this happens i will be going back to a fan clutch.
I was sitting in a drivethru and i noticed my a/c wasnt cold at all, look down and notice my truck was hotter than normal.
My flex a lite wiring kit took a ****, Been the same way for 8 months just that day it went out. i was at work and bought a cheap kit for half the price and is working fine for now.
next time this happens i will be going back to a fan clutch.