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: Upgrade fan?


RoadFusion
08-05-2010, 07:10 AM
Is it worth it to upgrade the mechanically driven fan to an electronic one? I was told on my old 4.8 it would be worth it, but i dont know if it is the same concept. I'd figure yes but you guys know more than me.

keith_2500hd
08-05-2010, 10:14 PM
how much towing and what weight for trailers. if you seldom tow, electric fans might work-out. you can buy kit or put together your own.

LWATSON
08-08-2010, 07:37 PM
My wife's 05 Suburban has factory electric fans, will they work on a Dmax? Could probably be had cheap from a salvage yard.

BigDMax05
08-15-2010, 10:37 PM
i towed 12k about 600 miles on friday with electric fans on my 03 that i put together! on your 4.8l it would help a ton. get rid of rotational resistance on anything driven by the crankshaft and it will help mpg and hp. if your gonna make your own kit i would suggest 2-14" jegs fans side by side and one of their thermostatic temp controller's.

donmx258
09-05-2010, 09:16 PM
are u guys using shrouds with your fans or just directly on the radiator?