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Old 07-15-2012, 03:51 PM
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Car: 1986 Pontiac Trans Am
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Do I need a fan clutch?

Ok, I am not currently running a fan clutch on my 86' T/A (upgraded to a mech. fan due to the electric fan failing). Is there some purpose to having a fan clutch?
Old 07-15-2012, 10:05 PM
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Re: Do I need a fan clutch?

a fan clutch will greatly reduce high-rpm horsepower draw VS a fan
directly driven off the waterpump hub.
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