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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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Fan CFM

Does anyone know what CFM the stock fan moves? Im thinking about a electric fan(s), but want to keep the same or more CFM.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 11:03 AM
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Thats a big fan as a guess I would say it can move 5000-8000 cfm. I think it takes 10-15 hp when the clutch is engaged. I know on a hot day with the ac on when it engages the truck slows down and my mpg drops about 1 mpg.
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Old Jul 30, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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If its 8000 CFM that would be tuff to duplicate with electric fans, especially when driving.
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Yup -- an electric fan clutch would be great, but an electric fan would not cut it too well. You don't want to try to draw that 10hp through your alternator, IMO.
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