Switching fans...

Those that have switched to the 7.3 fan clutch....any regrets? I'm assuming it'll set a code with no reading from the stock clutch. What about drive ability? Any issues with anything else as a result of the swap?


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I got no CEL on 2005 .

You will get 2 soft codes, no light.

Mine has been fine. It does better than the stander clutch fan.

No regrets with installing mine, might lose a little,fuel mileage but it's worth it. My oil temp stays below 200* even when pulling a trailer.

Sounds like a worthy mod. Thanks for the input guys.


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Is there a kit for this like to know more info pics

Bulletproof diesel makes an adapter to put a manual 7.3 clutch on a 6.0

Anyone else running this setup with real world experience? Also did you leave the cooling fan stator attached to the engine or removed that also?

I've had it for a while now. Stator has been long gone...like 3yrs or so. Wish I had done this long ago. Cold AC all the time no matter the outside temps, EOT runs a little cooler, trans temp stays cool ALL the time. Was having issues with trans temp getting warm while towing in traffic....that's not an issue anymore.

I haven't found a single downside to it yet.

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I have seen this mod as well and I would like to try it. So where is the best place
To find a fan?

You don't get a fan. You need a fan clutch and adapter to mount said clutch to your water pump. Bulletproof diesel is a one stop shop. They sell both as a kit...$250 I think it was. Or you could source your own clutch locally. It's just a 96 7.3 clutch (Hayden is the brand), then buy the adapter from bulletproof. Your stock fan will bolt to the 7.3 clutch...direct swap.


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The stock OBS fan is metal and doesn't move much air. I could hear more air moving with the 6.0 on my 96.

Ok cool I'm thinkin I will have to try this out