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Originally Posted by jeff88
Were both of these conversions for cars in New Mexico, or at least somewhere that is similarly hot? I wonder if the fan is on a lot in a hot climate, then electric and belt-driven pumps won't have many efficiency differences, whereas here in the Bay Area, in a milder climate, one could benefit from the switching on and off of the pump.
Just a thought, what do you think?
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The suburban got electric fans back in 2007 and electric water pump in 2011.
The electric fans helped fuel economy quite a bit.
In the camaro I did the electric fan conversion ane electric water pump at the same time, didn't see any difference in FE.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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