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Old 06-28-2008, 09:00 PM
Dirk Dirk is offline
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Originally Posted by choctaw View Post
I did not know that, would you be kind enough to expand on your reason and the feasibility of me doing that as well?
I wouldn't recommend it to a 6.0 owner.

Reasons?

6.0 isn't as tough as a 7.3.
If you take care of your 7.3, she shouldn't EVER overheat.
I've never seen too many 6.0 electric fan clutches having issues cooling, but I've heard grumblings about low speed/idle cooling.

I would only recommend for a 6.0 what I stated earlier. Heater bypass and if that doesn't help enough, add a fan.

Testing?

On the dyno, there was 10hp loss between a new and old stock style fan and clutch. Without a fan, I picked up almost 20hp.

Temps without a fan?

Max was sitting for 14 minutes in traffic. I hit 230*. Stock gauge hardly hit mid way. Aftermarket gauge stated 230*.

Have I pulled without a fan?

Yes. Dual axle car hauler with a f150 on it. No issues.

If you are pulling 15-20k with your truck, I wouldn't recommend it. And regardless if you keep the stock fan, remove it, or add secondary fan, always test and monitor your truck.
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