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Oct 29, 2010 | 07:34 AM

#61

TheJerm

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From: Flint/Asheville

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

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Originally Posted by nichols735

In anycase, the previous write up ive seen dont have the proper belt size for newer XJ's, so if someone want the proper belt size I can post it. This would be the belt for REMOVING the old clutch fan pulley.

One last thing to consider no matter what way you go, is that you need to have the proper relays to pull the high amps that a electric fan of that size will pull. A nice new polished electric fan is useless if it doesnt run!
Ben

IIRC the belt was 85 or 86 inchs, Use a string to measure it just to make sure.

Mine looks very close to this, without the air horns, and looks almost factory to me

Oct 29, 2010 | 04:46 PM

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Aldakoopa

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From: East Lake, NC

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by trs80

Not everyone wants to just make it work with parts lying around.

I would prefer the clean look of three 10" fans that I can run two separate controllers for. One would be setup like the stock E-Fan, to come on with temp and AC/Defrost. The other two on a variable speed controller. So they can run anywhere from 50 to 100% power. In a sense its the same as a single Taurus fan but comes down to a matter of personal taste. Anyone can do it for cheap only a few try and do it to look factory.

Yeah, I want mine to look nice and clean as well, otherwise I'd be looking for a Taurus fan and not even bother spending more money on three 10" fans. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, and also would like the symmetrical look of the same type of fan all the way across the radiator, instead of a stock clutch fan + stock electric or Taurus fan + stock electric.

Oct 29, 2010 | 09:58 PM

#63

xj_maniac_newb

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From: Summerville, Ga

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.

my jeep has no stock electric fan

Oct 30, 2010 | 09:43 AM

#64

Aldakoopa

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From: East Lake, NC

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by xj_maniac_newb

my jeep has no stock electric fan

But you have the 2.5 right? I don't think those came with an electric fan, just a clutch fan.

Oct 30, 2010 | 12:13 PM

#65

xj_maniac_newb

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From: Summerville, Ga

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.

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Originally Posted by Aldakoopa

But you have the 2.5 right? I don't think those came with an electric fan, just a clutch fan.

guess thats right, but that clutch fan is a ***** when i turns on. makes the engine absolutely gutless, otherwise its not that bad but when that clutch fan kicks on you loose all power. And with the room between my rad and engine i could fit one of those home box fans lol

Oct 30, 2010 | 01:23 PM

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Aldakoopa

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From: East Lake, NC

Year: 1987

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I have yet to see someone try that. Except maybe this guy:

Oct 30, 2010 | 02:08 PM

#67

xj_maniac_newb

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From: Summerville, Ga

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 2.5 4 cyl.

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Originally Posted by Aldakoopa

I have yet to see someone try that. Except maybe this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Lnfpulwjc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgMhe...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh5XV...eature=related

HAHA WOW why have i never seen that before?

Nov 9, 2010 | 08:21 PM

#68

Switch_knuckles

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From: Lakewood, CO

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

I replaced the fan in my old VW Jetta and it made worlds of difference.

Mar 21, 2011 | 11:18 PM

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DirtBound Offroad

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From: Center City, MN

Model: Cherokee

Hey guys, this is Max from Wilson Fab / DirtBound Offroad.

I have posted this on other forums but wanted to show it here also.

I did tests of our fans vs stock 1999 fan.

DirtBound Offroad Fan:

Engine Off
Voltage 10.7V

Average: 1225.75 CFM

Kit Total CFM:
Average: 3,677.25
Min: 3,096
Max: 4,173

DirtBound Offroad Fan:

Engine On

Amperage:
Startup 9.32 A
Stable 6 A

Average: 1445.41 CFM

Kit Total CFM:
Average: 4,336.23
Min: 4,077
Max: 4,650