Electric fan

[Jet-fumes]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer

waste of battery and it would be odd to be parked somewhere and your fan is buzzin.

Originally Posted by nathancrx

I just don't want the fan running when the truck is off.

Quite a few new vehicles have fans that continue to run after the vehicle is shut-off. Living in the climate that I do, this would be a great asset for my truck. Thanks for the write-up, I'll be adding this soon.

[thebrandon]

I just did this to my truck, only I got two hayden electric fans from checker and removed the stock clutch fan, then hooked them up to a switch this way when the truck is off so are the fans.

I'm not going to lie but the benefits from this mod are well worth it

when removing the clutch fan and replacing it with an electric set up you get some horse power and better gas mileage, and I've been loving it so far

[rwdefelice]

I 've been doing some research on this and the 2003 frontier and the 2003 xterra have the same radiator so wouldnt the mounts be the same? You can get a e fan for an xterra but not for a fronty?

Frontier Nissan 2003 Radiator - AutoPartsWarehouse.com

Xterra Nissan 2003 Radiator - AutoPartsWarehouse.com

Xterra Nissan 2003 Electric Cooling Fan - AutoPartsWarehouse.com

what do you guys think?

[2WD_NISMO]

It should, but I have a 2nd gen. It's a 14" so it will physically fit in there at the very least and you can always zip tie it or fabricate brackets. My set up is a universal 16" fan and making it work was not overwhelmingly difficult, but it did take time figuring out how to support the fan because I wanted to use brackets (tho zip ties are an acceptable practice).

[roastbeef]

i don't think any gains will be noticed, because the stock fan is not always running. i will be running an efan shortly as well.

i am expecting a slight mpg increase though.

[XE_KING]

So what does the single smaller electric fan on the outside of our radiators do? Im converting on the fed's dime.. Im going to spend my kicker check to save gas! WOOO HOOO! Check out the power gains below!


zoom 1998-2002 Nissan Frontier - Flexalite Electric Cooling Fan

Our Price: $558.95
Quantity:

Part Number: F21290
MFR#: 290
"FLEXALITE DUAL 15" MONSTER ELECTRIC FAN, BLACK -- 17" x 31-7/8" x 4-1/2", 3300 To 5500 CFM Air Flow, 28 Amp Draw, An Electric Cooling Puller Fan With 8 Blades, Designed To Answer The Overheating Problems Caused By Slow In-City Driving Or Heavy Towing, And Solves The Cooling Problems That Occur With Body Lifts, Responds Based On Engine Speed And Cooling Need To Maintain Optimum Engine Temperature, Provides A Gain Of 17 Horsepower And 20 Ft. Lb. Torque At The Wheels, Improves Gas Mileage And Provides Quicker Warm-Up And Cool-Down, Features A Glass Reinforced Nylon Injection Molded Shroud, Comes With Adjustable Thermostat, A/C Relay And Variable Speed Control, Not Recommended For Primary Diesel Engine Cooling When The Combined Gross Vehicle Weight Exceeds 18,000 Pounds In Truck, Trailer And Load, With Manufacturer's Limited 1-Year Warranty"

Fit Note: "Use When Replacing A Primary Fan, Electric Fans Are Not Recommended As Primary Fan For 4-Core Radiator Appl".

[Mountaineer]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

i don't think any gains will be noticed, because the stock fan is not always running. i will be running an efan shortly as well.

i am expecting a slight mpg increase though.

but isn't the clutch fan bleeding at least a little power away from the engine?

[nathancrx]

i would think so, even when the clutch isn't engaged it still moves alot of air. Just to move a little air causes friction which causes some power loss.. Im not saying its alot, but it is more than the electric fan not running. Just remember when your electric fans do come on it puts an equal draw on the alternator. So they are good points on either side of this mod, of course i am on the side of the efan....

[thebrandon]

Originally Posted by XE_KING

So what does the single smaller electric fan on the outside of our radiators do?

thats on the ac condensor not the radiator

it helps cool the liquids running through it to make your ac work better and help from getting too hot

and that link you posted about the dual fans, don't plan on seeing a 17hp increase, you'll get some but I highly doubt a 17hp difference

Originally Posted by Mountaineer

but isn't the clutch fan bleeding at least a little power away from the engine?

yes, a slight amount

replacing the clutch fan doesn't do much, but I think its worth the small benefit of slightly better mpg/hp

[XE_KING]

Oh ok that makes sense now! Thanks man
yeah I know that.. I just thought it was uplifting to see!lol besides there is no way Im spotting out $500 on an e-fan!