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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by z31freakify
If you decide to get a fan clutch make sure its an OEM unit because the aftermarket ones suck.
I put on a NAPA unit and used my fan on the clutch. It works great
 
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 07:48 PM
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I've had bad luck with Napa, Autozone, and the Irish store ones on the fleet that's why I recommend OEM. For some reason or another they stayed engage even when the trucks were unloaded making alit of noise, installed OEM unit and works at it should.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by z31freakify
I've had bad luck with Napa, Autozone, and the Irish store ones on the fleet that's why I recommend OEM.
It Depends ...

Some stuff is okay, some is (very) NOT
 
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Rose88racing
Well Finally got around to switching out the air boot and my noise is still there.

Noticed yesterday when the fan surges or kicks in that's when I hear it. Almost like a switch on and off.

I think my fan clutch is my culprit?

Thought about rebuilding the turbo and changing the impeller wheel

Can I get some recommendations on which wheel to use and power gains if any
had a truck in the shop with similar problem, when the fan would start pulling a lot of air. ended up finding the impeller on the water pump had moved aft and would intermittently rub on the back cover.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 08:38 PM
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When my fan kicks in I can actually feel a power loss almost like a stall. Is this normal?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2016 | 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rose88racing
When my fan kicks in I can actually feel a power loss almost like a stall. Is this normal?
Yes, that's normal. Especially noticeable if towing.
 
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