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Old Oct 10, 2001 | 02:14 PM
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From: winthrop harbor, il & plymouth, il
Car: 1986 camaro
Engine: 383 sbc
Transmission: th-400
Axle/Gears: 4th Gen 10 bolt/Detroit TrueTrac 4.
extra fan?

i have an idear. how bout puttin my clutch fan back on the block and using the electric one at the same time. i have clearance for both. just to cool it off alittle bit more. i aint too crazy ami?

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Old Oct 10, 2001 | 06:01 PM
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I tried the same thing, but it didn't help me at all because I don't have a fan shroud. The electric fan was a 12" 2400cfm fan.

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Old Oct 10, 2001 | 06:03 PM
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A belt-drive fan will cost you about 12 HP. If you don't really need it, don't do it.

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