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Sep 27, 2004 | 02:03 PM

fordlvr25

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What is the best aftermarket electric fan for 99 ranger 3.0L Xlt

Sep 27, 2004 | 02:57 PM

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I believe FAL (Flex-a-Lite) makes a direct replacement kit for your truck. I know they make one for my 88', so I would think they make it for the 99' too.

Check Jegs or Summit for prices.

Sep 27, 2004 | 05:54 PM

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A good electric fan kit is over $300. Is it worth the investment? Does the stock fan pull much HP?
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Sep 28, 2004 | 07:53 AM

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Yes the stock fan sucks downt he HP cause its always running..

Sep 28, 2004 | 08:12 AM

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If your truck has a fan clutch, it isn't putting that much of a load on the engine. When the engine is cool, you can actually hold the fan still when the engine is running and the fan clutch is disengaged...however I don't reccomend trying this personally....I just happen to know that you can do it.

If anyone happens to know what factory electric fans will fit a Ranger, let us know. Usually a factory fan will pull alot more air than the typical inexpensive aftermarket fan, and can be had from a junkyard for about the same price. Usually the aftermarket temperature and A/C controls will work with most factory fans as well.

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Sep 28, 2004 | 12:42 PM

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Mine has a fan clutch. It seems to me that it couldn't take much HP to turn a fan. I doubt if you could feel the difference.
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Sep 28, 2004 | 01:38 PM

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I have read claims of 5-15hp depending on engine, but never seen a before and after dyno. I am sure there is some power reclaimed by removing the parisitic drag, but how much is up for debate. Even though the total gains would be smaller on a 4 banger, I think you would be more likely to feel it. I don't think you would feel the couple extra ponies in a truck with the 4.0L. The "ButtDyno" would have to be pretty sensitive.