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XEON
08-04-2006, 01:17 PM
I had one in my YJ and will have one when I put my 305 in. It worked fine for me. Some people dont have as much luck though... right Scott?

Oh WTF, why is the time off again! Grr.
XTC Jpr13
08-04-2006, 01:23 PM
the new one seems to be working better now!
88sub4x4
08-04-2006, 01:35 PM
I have a electric fan I want to put in my YJ. Was wondering if I can get away with just the electric and eliminate the clutch fan, or if I should just run both. The jeep is only used on trails, so there is no highway driving or A/C to run. I'm thinking the electric might pull better at idle speeds.
sentinal02
08-04-2006, 01:57 PM
I have a electric fan I want to put in my YJ. Was wondering if I can get away with just the electric and eliminate the clutch fan, or if I should just run both. The jeep is only used on trails, so there is no highway driving or A/C to run. I'm thinking the electric might pull better at idle speeds.

you'll need to set the electric up as a pusher in order to use both. the rad's just not wide enough. I'm running the Mark VIII out of a taurus and it cools just fine, even on the low speed setting. should be fine for a trails only rig. or you can pick up a nice shiny new one from a parts store. they pull less amps than the taurus version, but they cost more to replace if you fry them.
NYWheeler
08-04-2006, 05:54 PM
I ran a 16" spal fan in my YJ with the 350 and it keep it about 190* the whole time on the trails.
Chris 88 YJ
08-04-2006, 09:04 PM
I have a single 18" flex-a-lite fan from Summit and a 190* thermostat. It stays around 200-210 on the trail which is where I want it. Highway it runs slightly cooler due to no fenders.
88sub4x4
08-05-2006, 12:24 AM
Cool, I have a new unit from a '00 - '03 durango, dakota. It is a puller and they use it as a backup to the clutch fan and to increase AC output, but they blow like hell, so I think I will be fine. Now I just need to make an electric t-stat and relay setup. The factory supplies it with 40A, so I'll make sure I stick to that.
ROCKREADYXJ
08-05-2006, 11:55 AM
electric fans are good but whenever posible I like the use of a engine driven clutch fan. you can not match the amout of cfms they draw through the rad. electics are too noisy for my liking.