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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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THey are so worth it. The truck is so much smoother and quieter without that Cessna propller whirling all the wind around up there. The truck is also a bit snappier, too. I can vouch fo gas mileage as I've been to busy goosing it with the new smooth power...............
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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I can't say that I noticed a difference with my efans, but I've found that my butt-o-meter is not that sensitive. I'm very happy with them, they clean up the engine bay and my coolant temps stay consistent, and I'm sure that they freed up a few HP that I'm just not feeling.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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You guys using single or double fans?

I was lookin at a single fan with shroud, looks real clean. Flows something like 3300.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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i bought some used ls1 fans and made some brakets ,they bolted rite up and i only spent 804 including the switch and fans, looks alot cleaner and can tell a lil diff in performance
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by SnakeOiler
What?? TPS stands for Throttle Position Sensor. What are you using it as in this context?
I meant overall through pretty much all driving conditions my throttle percentage has dropped a couple % to achieve the same speed as before with the mechanical fan. Before at 65 mph I was right at 20%, now I'm around 18%. Basically its taking less throttle to get achieve the same speeds.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by getchusum99
i only spent 804 including the switch and fans
Is that a typo? $804 for LS1 fans?
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TX Tahoe Z71
Is that a typo? $804 for LS1 fans?
I hope so, that would be rediculous.

I spent 70 for the fans and 20 bucks on wiring.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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anybody got some pics of the mounting with fbod fans? I didnt try mounting them yet, but I need to know what I need at lowes before I start
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Tig
You guys using single or double fans?

I was lookin at a single fan with shroud, looks real clean. Flows something like 3300.
Most of us run either LS1 fans or 05 truck efans which are all dual fans. I've seen some pics of Flex-A-Lite doubles that look clean also, but they're pricey IIRC.
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 03:24 AM
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fans are worth it i have picked up 1mpg in my truck checked it last nite and now getting 19mpg it frees up a few hp but u cant notice it
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