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Old 05-18-2018, 02:30 AM   #983
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Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3

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Originally Posted by evilokc View Post
there is a show on youtube and motortrend tv called enginemasters. they did a dyno comparison of several styles of mechanical fans vs electrical fans. I have the same fan you have. they tested it and that very fans parasitic draw was 30 hp! no joke man. I'm switching to an electric and I suggest you do the same while its easy and accessible.
Ha ha, did you happen to watch the commercials and see if the show was sponsored by Spal?

The respective merits of electric vs mechanical fans have been debated ad nauseum. I've used both and prefer the mechanical for cooling, reliability, simplicity and old school essence.

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