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Old 07-13-2008, 04:57 PM
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Default efans. hp worth the $$$

If so. What parts would be needed?

Money to spend to get all the right parts are not an obstacle.
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Originally Posted by reveille5
If so. What parts would be needed?

Money to spend to get all the right parts are not an obstacle.
I think they are worth it. Most guys see a tenth increase in the 1/4

The thing I like most about them is the OPEN engine bay, it looks really clean and makes working on the truck alot easier.

You can add E-fans for around 200.00
that includes the fans and harness.


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What's your ride?

I think so, even tho they're on my to do list. I like that there's less drag on motor, & they clean up the front area, & give ya a lil room up front.
Harness could be purchased from Trick or Nelson, but there are prolly others too. I'm unsure on relays to control on/ off & programming.

For fans. A whole slew to pick from. Flexalite, LS1, I think some even use LT1 fans. I think Spal & Permacool make as well.
Or just order the whole deal from Trick.
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Originally Posted by Derek @ EDO
I think they are worth it. Most guys see a tenth increase in the 1/4

The thing I like most about them is the OPEN engine bay, it looks really clean and makes working on the truck alot easier.

You can add E-fans for around 200.00
that includes the fans and harness.

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I see Derek posted on the sano look while I typed. If u can score all for $200, that's not bad. Here I figured $400-$500 for when I do it.
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i have a setup in my closet right now that i have $185 in but you also have to have your pcm tuned to make them work and also im pretty sure you have to have a 34" radiator
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Originally Posted by chevrolet all the way
i have a setup in my closet right now that i have $185 in but you also have to have your pcm tuned to make them work and also im pretty sure you have to have a 34" radiator
Nope, LS1 fans with the 28" radiator fit like a glove
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If ur a turbo guy, makes intercooler routing easy. Cleans up the engin bay a lot.
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To me, I prefer the clutch fan. My dyno guy said I might pick up 10hp with the E-fans. But, to me it's not worth the cost and the potential chance of overheating when I tow.
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I say there worth it! Like others said it really does open up room under the hood!
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Originally Posted by charcold-bowtie
If ur a turbo guy, makes intercooler routing easy. Cleans up the engin bay a lot.
I plan a Radix. I should prolly do the fan swap 1st.

GMCtrk, true, 10 hp is a lot for $200 or more...but I don't tow, & if I ever do, it would be something small...say a Jet Ski.


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