D2 Replacement Fan - Land Rovers Only

Disco Mike · 05-18-2008, 09:28 AM

I am looking to increase my MPG/Performance. Has any one replaced their mechanical engine fan with an electric fan, if so, what brand did you use and what were the results.
Mike

Roverhound · 05-18-2008, 03:22 PM

Check on Pirate 4x4. People have used Taurus fans. Sorry, I don't know what years.
I've also heard of Kenlowe fans in the UK, and people using fans from Summit racing.
There's a lot o detractors from this modification but I've never heard of anyone having actual problems with cooling using electric fans.

Jupiter Rover · 05-18-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Mike

I am looking to increase my MPG/Performance. Has any one replaced their mechanical engine fan with an electric fan, if so, what brand did you use and what were the results.
Mike

X2

I was thinking about this as well.

Alak · 05-18-2008, 10:04 PM

Its an old myth. Truth is, a perfectly working clutch fan is no better or worse than an electric fan. You wont gain any milage. The Mechanical fan is far more reliable, and better for your alternator.

I'd only ever recommend an E-Fan when:

You only ever do stop and go traffic in the hot summer

Engine compartment space is a concern on custom applications

You simply can't purchase a clutch fan for your particular car anymore.

05-18-2008, 09:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,327 Gallery: 0	D2 Replacement Fan I am looking to increase my MPG/Performance. Has any one replaced their mechanical engine fan with an electric fan, if so, what brand did you use and what were the results. Mike

05-18-2008, 03:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roverhound Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia Posts: 708 Gallery: 0	Check on Pirate 4x4. People have used Taurus fans. Sorry, I don't know what years. I've also heard of Kenlowe fans in the UK, and people using fans from Summit racing. There's a lot o detractors from this modification but I've never heard of anyone having actual problems with cooling using electric fans. __________________ It just doesn't matter.

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05-18-2008, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Alak 2002 Discovery II SE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 321 Gallery: 0	Its an old myth. Truth is, a perfectly working clutch fan is no better or worse than an electric fan. You wont gain any milage. The Mechanical fan is far more reliable, and better for your alternator. I'd only ever recommend an E-Fan when: You only ever do stop and go traffic in the hot summer Engine compartment space is a concern on custom applications You simply can't purchase a clutch fan for your particular car anymore.

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