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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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I was trying to decide my next mod it is either going to be Electric fans or pullies I was wondering wich would be the best bang for the buck
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 1BADDASSBOWTIE
I was trying to decide my next mod it is either going to be Electric fans or pullies I was wondering wich would be the best bang for the buck

You will get more from the e-fans than the pullies.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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I agree, I did them both at the same time though, so I couldn't tell ya how much either one would give.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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I don't know which one was the best. I noticed nice SOTP gains from both. I guess I'll agree with BlownChevy on this one.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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Look at it this way:

E Fans:

Better Cooling
More HP
Better MPG
Less strain on the accessories
Looks better under the hood

Pulleys:

slows the accessories down
Will not run cooler
Will not charge 100%
yada yada yada. I am just not a believer in the pulleys I guess.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Brian - I completely agree with what you're saying.

The pulley does make a noticeable difference though in engine response. I only notice slight charging problems sitting at idle when the Efans kick on. With the big radiator and 160 degree thermo cooling is not an issue.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1BADDASSBOWTIE
I was trying to decide my next mod it is either going to be Electric fans or pullies I was wondering wich would be the best bang for the buck
I would go for the fans as well. Besides, you'll have to put your stock pulley on when you put a supercharger on there .
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Do both. If you do, you might want to consider incresing your idle rpm to about 600rpm.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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I really like the E-fans.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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another vote for the fans they do look clean and like they are saying any mpg you can gain with a modified v8 would be helpful
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