Stock Intercooler Fan.. needed?

[87chrisss]

Driving a few days ago a ran over a plastic HD garbage bag completely ripped my fan blades apart now it looks like little snubby fingers, do i need another one? i have a stretched stock location Jackson IC it isnt driven daily, and i sold my spare IC Fan on here.

 

[mikestertwo]

You don't absolutely need it but it is advisable. It will help keep the intercooler from heat soaking.

 

[jarredsoon]

I can't confirm this info but I thought there was once talk that at high rpm the fan actually interferred with air flow through the ic. Anyone recall this.

 

[Grumpy]

we have raced with it and without it.. didn't make any difference one way or the other.

 

[turbofabricator]

we have raced with it and without it.. didn't make any difference one way or the other.

Oh Man.......Coming from a guy that runs 14.10's in the 1/4 mile. Like it could make a difference at that speed.

I agree with Grumpster......No difference that I have ever found.

 

[mikestertwo]

The fan was not meant to be used for racing. It's there to keep the intercooler from heat soaking in every day driving and traffic.

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Got a spare one here in good condition. $20. + the ride.



dave