Nettet10. feb. 2012 · i had dual altima fans on my pos 240sx. had dual 30amp fuses and relays, thermo switch, water temp gauges, everything properly set up. it greatly improve throttle response, butt dyno felt better, and mpg increased as well. noticed no diff in temperatures. only problem was power draw on the alternator at ngiht with head lights on, 75w FET … Nettet16. mai 2007 · Joined Sep 16, 1999. 6,784 Posts. #2 · May 15, 2007. Clutch fans were installed for just that reason... Fuel economy and emissions mandates. Less parasitic drag on the engine meant better emissions and fuel economy. The fan free wheels after start up until the radiator heats up, and it free wheels at highway speeds when there is surplus …
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Nettet9. aug. 2012 · The clutch fan draws power from the engine due to the added load.... The electric fan saves power due to no load on the engine.... Clutch fans are better … Nettet25. jun. 2011 · Mech fan, cheap, plentiful and when equipped with a clutch, effective. Elect fan, can be expensive if you go over the top with Daimler fans and custom shrouds and stuff. Some electrical system knowledge required. But when its done works excellent, plus you'll get back the h.p. that the mechanical fan took away and get a boost in MPG to boot. the scotsman hgtv
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Nettet7. des. 2011 · Yes, you are correct but the clutch take (x) amount of energy from your engine aslong as it is running. The e-fan if stock only take (x) if you have ac/heater turned on or at or above 210 temp so you save on the energy and power when it is off compared to the clutch. Quote. Nettet10. jul. 2014 · But if you have to buy a new clutch fan and blades, then it's worth it to pay a little extra for the electric fan. If you can sell the front AUX fan afterward, then you … Nettet25. apr. 2024 · Destroked 450. Well that clutch fan on my engine would only reduce torque by 1% and hp by less than 5%, unlikely you could measure that difference in fuel mileage gain, so on a Cummins powered pickup mechanical fan verses electric is just a matter of choice with no real noticeable gain or lose either way. the scotsman group glasgow