97 4x4 3.4L Extra Cab Tacoma Project

[mikeyjd]

Mod: Radiator Clutch Fan* Delete
Estimated Hp Gain: .2-.4 constant, 1-5 during fan engage
Estimated Savings: 1mpg
Time Taken: 75 minutes (The clutch was quite stuck )

I'll get to fabbing up a mount and installing the electric fan tomorrow hopefully. I'm going to be using a 12v fan off of a 99 Volvo V70 XC, because I have it on hand

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Electric fans are a good move. Some folks still claim they can't provide a decent air flow under heavy towing or hauling conditions, but it's just a myth.

[mikeyjd]

Mod: Power Steering Belt Removed
Estimated Savings: 1mpg or 36.75gallons/$147 per year based on 10,000 miles of $4/gallon gas
Time: 2 Minutes

[mikeyjd]

Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr

Electric fans are a good move. Some folks still claim they can't provide a decent air flow under heavy towing or hauling conditions, but it's just a myth.

My belt driven fan was more than adequate for my needs thus far during 80F with 90% grill blocking. I scaled by grill block back to 80% and it did fine today on a test run of 20miles, without even having a fan installed. Once I get the E-fan installed I will do a more rigorous test and be prepared to scale back my grill block as summer approaches. I see no reason for concern at this point though.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

A noticeable advantage from the electric fans is their constant flow regardless of engine speed.

[mikeyjd]

My first trip towing the tool trailer. I had a 52 mile round trip of mixed driving. I hit 21mpg and only brought my overall tank average down to 27.

[mikeyjd]

2014-06-01
468.7 mi
754.3 km
15.944 gal (US)
$3.85/Gallon ($61.38 total for this fill)
29.4 mpg (US)
8 L/100 km

New (old) tires 245/75/16 + more under body panels. Ran 91 octane ethanol free this tank.

[mikeyjd]

On my trip today after gassing up, I was excited to see what mileage I would get because I had 40+ miles of all back roads driving. I decided to try really hard to max out my mpg on this trip and ended up with 38.8mpg on the way there. I was excited, needless to say, but I blew that out of the water on the way home and got 41.3!! Round trip average today was 40.2!! I doubt I'll have a chance to pulse & glide that hard again any time soon, but it was fun. Lots of back roads with 10' shoulders help allot

[mikeyjd]

2014-06-13
539.9 mi
868.88 km
15.413 gal (US)
$3.89/Gallon ($59.96 total for this fill)
35.03 mpg (US)
6.71 L/100 km

This tank had 90 octane ethanol free. 90% Back roads. 40 mpg is the next tank goal.

[mikeyjd]

2014-06-22

478.8 mi
770.55 km
13.017 gal (US)
49.27 L
438.67 kWh
$3.68/Gallon ($47.90 total for this fill)
36.78 mpg (US)
6.39 L/100 km

Ultra Guage read 37.21
80% Back Roads 20% Highway
87 Octane Fuel (Mobile 1)

Had to use my heater once during city traffic to nullify thermal runaway of the cooling system. Opened up more of the grill to compensate afterwards. Just finished Air Dam and changed rear differential fluid to Amsoil Severe Gear Synthetic Extreme Pressure Gear Lube 75W-90