3VZE Fan Shroud
#1
3VZE Fan Shroud
Does anyone here run without their fan shroud on the 3VZE?
The reason I ask is mine is broken and I'm disinclined to replace it. Motor Trend channel did a test of different types of fans to see how much horsepower they used. Of course the clutch type fan was the best; used the least horsepower, but they also tested removing the fan shroud. That increased available horsepower also. I'm all for gaining little bits of hp everywhere I can.
I can see that in worse case scenarios, like stuck in heavy traffic on a hot day with the AC on you'd want that fan shroud pulling every bit of air through the radiator. But I live in the temperate Pacific Northwest and I don't drive in traffic.
What do you think?
The reason I ask is mine is broken and I'm disinclined to replace it. Motor Trend channel did a test of different types of fans to see how much horsepower they used. Of course the clutch type fan was the best; used the least horsepower, but they also tested removing the fan shroud. That increased available horsepower also. I'm all for gaining little bits of hp everywhere I can.
I can see that in worse case scenarios, like stuck in heavy traffic on a hot day with the AC on you'd want that fan shroud pulling every bit of air through the radiator. But I live in the temperate Pacific Northwest and I don't drive in traffic.
What do you think?
#5
In the 15 years I've owned my truck it has never gotten hot even going up steep grades in 100 degrees plus temperatures. What I have read is that if you are going at least 35 mph the fan is not really necessary. I wouldn't bet the farm on that statement but we aren't talking about eliminating the fan; just the shroud.
#6
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Mak914rnr ran without a fan shroud here in CA and was constantly plagued by overheating problems and finally popped a head gasket. dont take the risk. if you dont want to run a shroud, get rid of the fan altogether and go electric. aint worth a grand in repairs on the off chance you damage something.