2.93 MPG Increase
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From: Surrey, BC Canada
Originally Posted by d_stange
Gas mileage bla bla bla. People these are trucks. There made to haul or pull or both. If you're worryed about mileage buy a cheap little car. I use my trucks on the farm and maybe on the weekends and once in a while to work. Otherwise i drive my car. 22-25 is a lot better than the 10 i get with my truck.
) to improve upon its performance. That may include modifying the engine for more HP, torque or better drivability and gas mileage, upgrading the suspension, appearance add ons, the list goes on and on. Some may actually enjoy and have fun sharing experience and ideas in this process. I can understand your situ, but don't be raining on our parade.
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From: Wisconsin
Originally Posted by vman
I wanted to try that fan kit but theres no way I'm shelling out $500.
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From: Effingham,IL USA
i dont think u really need any fan for highway driving. we drove a 93 150 auto with NO radiator fan 30plus miles to the landfill towing a 16 ft 2 axel trailer loaded with junk (long story) and it ran fine temp wise, until we had to stop and wait in line. im thinkin about takin mine off and seeing what happens.
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From: Wisconsin
That is true, on highway the fan doesn't need to be running, this is where electric fans give you the best MPGs because they wont run then. When you are doing stop/go driving, driving at slow speeds, and idling is when you need the fan turning.
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From: Bertha Minnesota
didn't mean to rain on any parades. Just making a point. I try to squeze every drop per gallon i can to but i'm also on a pretty tight budget. I didn't mean to make anybody angry this is a great site with lots of info and it has helped me out on some things alot. Sorry to anybody who i may have made ege.
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From: Milpitas, CA; Tyler, TX
I'm intrigued by the Taurus e-fan idea. Generally, what all do you need to do that swap? How is it with towing (I occasionally tow a car and a few times a year our riding mower or go kart on a 1400# trailer)?
What about aftermarket throttle bodies for a 302 (5.0)? Worth it?
What about aftermarket throttle bodies for a 302 (5.0)? Worth it?
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all you have to do is either wire it up to a toggle switch or get one that has the probe and it will turn itself on when it needs to, it works just fine, just remember when you take the other fan out you still need the belt goin around that pully for your water pump
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From: Wisconsin
Originally Posted by quicklook2
get the fan out of a 3.8 taurus, that is the one that moves the most air.
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