Tools R Us is a BAD DUDE! - Page 5

Grench · 08-14-08, 03:52 PM

Dan suggested I give this thread a read to understand the shroud trimming when putting one of the V6 fans in on my to be supercharged truck.

I thought it was a good idea to bump up this old thread for those who are in the process of supercharging their trucks. VERY interesting reading.

I ordered one of the V6 fans and some other fun stuff. Looking forward to the install next month.

aktundra · 08-18-08, 10:26 PM

Thanks for the bump !!!

I lost track of the depth discussion positioning the new fan inside the shroud. I have not actually layed-out the recommended fan with a trimmed shroud. It seemed that the thread established that the new fan is smaller but seems to move more air.

Would it be practical to put a bead of silicon caulk around the inside of the fan shroud to "tighten" the diameter to better fit the new diameter of the fan? If the fan shroud diameter were 1/4" - 1/2" smaller would it help the airflow much?

aktundra · 08-18-08, 10:34 PM

Can somebody that has received the new kits confirm that it comes with the same ringed fan ?

Grench · 08-18-08, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aktundra

Can somebody that has received the new kits confirm that it comes with the same ringed fan ?

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...-unboxing.html

Yes. It looks that way.

SunTzuMD · 10-09-08, 06:28 AM

Hmm - Maybe turbo is the way to go. Slee can you still get the SA turbro kits for the 80?

nicholas · 10-09-08, 10:18 AM

I'm running the ringed S/C fan with a blue hub and 1000 cst silicone. I have not had any problems with over heating and my temps rarely get above 185 even with the a/c on in slow moving offroad trail situations in 85* weather. I'm haven't had the chance to get into any hotter weather, so we'll see how it does then.

nicholas · 10-09-08, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunTzuMD

Hmm - Maybe turbo is the way to go. Slee can you still get the SA turbro kits for the 80?

Sure, you can get just about anything if you have the $$$$

clarkrw3 · 10-09-08, 11:42 AM

Here in az 85 is a nice Cool day and yes...I don't know anyone that has cooling issues at those temps. However, once it's over 100 and absolutely once it is over 110 it is a whole different ball of wax (wait the ball would be a puddle by then)

nicholas · 10-09-08, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarkrw3

Here in az 85 is a nice Cool day and yes...I don't know anyone that has cooling issues. However, once it's over 100 and absolutely once it is over 110 it is a whole different ball of wax (wait the ball would be a puddle by then)

I could imagine that kind of heat would cause problems. For my climate, I haven't had any problems. If I ever get out of this ice-storm prone midwest I might have to switch fans.

08-14-08, 03:52 PM	#121
Grench IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Omaha, NE TLCA# 16296 Posts: 1,661	Dan suggested I give this thread a read to understand the shroud trimming when putting one of the V6 fans in on my to be supercharged truck. I thought it was a good idea to bump up this old thread for those who are in the process of supercharging their trucks. VERY interesting reading. I ordered one of the V6 fans and some other fun stuff. Looking forward to the install next month. __________________ FZJ80 1 1996 MoonGrey FZJ80 125K - Lotsa toys/extras/mods/maint. FZJ80 2 1996 Red FZJ80 120K- Fac lock. 861/862 OME.

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10-09-08, 10:18 AM	#126
nicholas IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: IA Posts: 895	I'm running the ringed S/C fan with a blue hub and 1000 cst silicone. I have not had any problems with over heating and my temps rarely get above 185 even with the a/c on in slow moving offroad trail situations in 85* weather. I'm haven't had the chance to get into any hotter weather, so we'll see how it does then. __________________ 97LX450, 141K, 285CooperSST's, OME851/860's, S/C, CDL 7-Pin, Landtank MAF, Slee SS lines, 100 pads, silicone PHH, Raventai temp, CDan parts throughout($5K+). Chillin' in Cornfeilds (IA) studying.

10-09-08, 11:42 AM	#128
clarkrw3 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goodyear, AZ TLCA# 15560 Posts: 1,136	Here in az 85 is a nice Cool day and yes...I don't know anyone that has cooling issues at those temps. However, once it's over 100 and absolutely once it is over 110 it is a whole different ball of wax (wait the ball would be a puddle by then) __________________ '96 LX 450 67K locked, ARB Bull Bar, Slee 6", Slee step sliders, Slee rear tire carrier, slee skid, CDL, 315/75-16 MTR's, etc. ROTW '07 FJ Cruiser locked, 285/70-17 MTR's Copper State Cruisers #38 TLCA #15560 Rob Clark Last edited by clarkrw3; 10-09-08 at 12:26 PM.

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08-18-08, 10:26 PM	#122
aktundra IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 153	Thanks for the bump !!! I lost track of the depth discussion positioning the new fan inside the shroud. I have not actually layed-out the recommended fan with a trimmed shroud. It seemed that the thread established that the new fan is smaller but seems to move more air. Would it be practical to put a bead of silicon caulk around the inside of the fan shroud to "tighten" the diameter to better fit the new diameter of the fan? If the fan shroud diameter were 1/4" - 1/2" smaller would it help the airflow much?

08-18-08, 10:34 PM	#123
aktundra IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 153	Can somebody that has received the new kits confirm that it comes with the same ringed fan ?

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