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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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US gear cyclone fan?

I have never needed my fan clutch to come on, and i know my stock fan is a big fuel mileage and power killer. Just wondering if anyone has any experience, or what you think of it. Here is the excerpt from the site.

The Power of the Cyclone Harness a load of power and performance with the revolutionary Cyclone Power Fan. Designed to work with diesel powered trucks and RVs, the Cyclone Power Fan harnesses the wind to: · Add Up To 40 More Horsepower · Better Fuel Mileage · Improve Engine and Transmission Cooling · Increase Air Conditioning Performance · Assists in Down-hill Braking Power The Principle Behind the Cyclone A stock engine fan clutch is designed to operate continuously, regardless of drivetrain temperatures. Whenever the fan is operating it is a parasitic draw on both horsepower and fuel economy. The Cyclone Power Fan is designed to recoup this continual loss of power and performance. Extensive tests on PowerStroke vehicles show that the engine fan on these vehicles are typically needed for cooling only 2% of the time. In normal driving conditions, 98% of the time, ram air is sufficient to keep the drivetrain cool. the fan is needed when outside temperatures are excessive, or when a vehicle is sitting stationary for a long period of time. In all other operating conditions the fan is simply a drain on power and fuel. The Logic of the Cyclone The Cyclone is designed to automatically disengage the fan when outside temperatures and normal ram air is sufficient to cool the drivetrain. Remember, most of the time there is sufficient air created from normal acceleration to keep the engine cool without running the fan. The Cyclone also will engage the fan, when operating conditions warrant added cooling. But unlike the stock fan clutch, the Cyclone Power Fan synchronizes the fan's rotation to each engine revolution, spinning it much faster than the stock fan clutch. This improved technology provides much improved cooling to the engine and transmission. With the Cyclone installed, there is a marked difference in air conditioner performance. There will be a dramatic increase in coolness and improved air volume. Back to Top Fluid Thermistor Control Unit Harnesses The Wind For More Power And Performance The Cyclone Power Fan replaces the factory, or original equipment, fan clutch. The O.E. fan clutch is controlled by changes only in air temperature. Working on the same principle as an electromagnetic air conditioner compressor clutch, the Cyclone Power Fan completely disengages the stock fan or engages it on an as-need basis as determined by a state-of-the-art, fluid thermistor control unit. The attractive control unit is conveniently mounted in the cab and has two main features: 1) a manual override option to activate high-powered cooling control and, 2) thermistor fluid sensors that read changes in outside temperature, engine coolant and transmission fluid temperature, engine coolant and transmission fluid temperatures. As the outside temperature rises, throttle position changes, or as coolant fluid temperature changes, indicating stressful operating conditions, the Cyclone will engage the fan for added cooling to the engine and cab. A highly visible power light on the unit indicates when the Cyclone has engaged or disengaged the fan. New Technology Reaps Rewards In Power And Performances When the fan is disengages, expect a significant increase in horsepower and fuel mileage. Dyno tests repeatedly show gains of 40 more horsepower and an increase in fuel mileage on Ford PowerStroke. Downhill braking performance is improved with the Cyclone. In downhill towing when braking is most stressful to the vehicle, use the Cyclone to manually engage the fan and safely add powerful retarding horsepower to slow the momentum of your vehicle. The Value Of The Cyclone The Cyclone Power Fan is a better overall value than either power chips or performance headers and exhaust systems in delivering horsepower, performance and fuel savings. Priced substantially less, the Cyclone delivers the same increase in horsepower and fuel savings, but only the Cyclone delivers improved air conditioner performance, improved cooling to the engine and transmission and can assist with engine braking. The Cyclone has a big performance impact for a relatively low price. Unlike performance power chips, the Cyclone does not need calibration. And unlike performance exhaust systems, the Cyclone does not in any way effect emissions. The Cyclone, hands down, is the best way to reap a constant reward of up to 40 more horsepower and more fuel mileage, mile after mile. Cyclone Applications The Cyclone is easy to install and is designed for installation specifically on Ford PowerStroke. It is especially beneficial for commercial fleets where the vehicle spends a lot of time sitting stationary while the engine is running to operate: changing systems, hydraulics, PTO's, life-support equipment and air conditioning.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Kris, PM HookedOnFuel, he doesn't run a fan at all. I've been waiting to hear from him about adverse effects but only chimes in here to be a smarta$$. I don't think there's much for potential risk not running a fan at all. I run my electric fans only run at idle.

Maybe someone will chime in and educate us.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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The words state-of-the-art always scare me. It usually means not fully tested yet.

The concept seems simple, but there statement the PSD only needs the fan 2% of the time seems low to me. This may just be a Texas point of view. I wonder how loud that will be the times it is on. At least it does come with a manual override switch. I think a real temperature gauge would be a must with this.

If you decide to try it let us know how it works out.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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See that's the thing. I only get my truck up to operating temp only on the weekends. Driving to my girlfriends house is 4-5 mins and from a cold start the needle barely moves. ive been wanting to get a temp gauge but funds are spent elsewhere as of now. It's never come on, and i was even thinking about just removing them since i never really tow anything.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Well I don't think you'll notice more HP or better MPG until the truck warms up. These engines aren't as efficient if they're not at full operating temperature.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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You'll notice a lot less drag on the engine from not having to spin the fan.
Make sure your alternator is in good shape.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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You'll notice a lot less drag on the engine from not having to spin the fan.
Make sure your alternator is in good shape.
Will that give him any benefit on a 4 min. trip when the truck isn't even close to being warm?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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Well it's not like an electric fan setup. It's a water pump pulley driven fan just like stock but it's not hydraulic, i think it has only an electronic clutch on it. Its about half the price too. In the meantime i will just remove the fan and the shroud and see what that does.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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The only thing i would worry about is the AC coil and tranny cooler, how much air does it move when its on? Is the stat or clutch controlled by the engine coolant temp or ambient air? I thought about doing the electric fan trick when my fan clutch went on mine but the cost was signifigantly greater going electric
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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I block off my grille with cardboard secured to it in the cold months, i can run it open without a fan to see if it changes anything, and then covered with no fan as well. we are seeing the coldest temps of the year here, 6* for a low tonight.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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I can't seem to find any info on US Gears site. where did you find your info. Thanks, Barney
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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It was on ebay. The only reason i was considering it was of the price.
I was trying to keep it secret so i could bid on it

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ksid=p3907.m32
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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That looks like a nice unit.
It would be nice to know the cost of the unit new from US Gear. (If they are the ones that make and sell it.)
I checked www.usgear.com and no mention of a fan clutch setup anywhere
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Here it is. Looks like it reuses the stock fan...

http://www.dtstulsa.com/other/cyclone/index.asp
 
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Thanks for finding this Kris, it might help me with the heat down here
 
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