Thanks for the feedback ! I'm running a bit low on funds so I havent been able to do the electric fan swap yet. I think in Canadian winters the fan would never run, and on days like today (15 out) it wouldnt run too much on trips across town.. so there's some definite scope for savings.
You're right about fan noise, on a hot day the fan on the truck positively roars at all times, especially off the line.
They sell winter grill kits to block the top completely, an partially on the bottom, so thats a definite on the list.. and a no-cut no-fab option to boot
I look forward to more gains and more updates for you guys.