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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 01:39 AM
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fan shroud

Do i really need it? i took it off for better working conditions, and now it looks so much cleaner with it off. Is it a bad idea to keep it off?
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 01:40 AM
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You only need it if you are using the stock fan to cool the engine.

The stock fan won't cool doo doo if the fan shroud isn't on there.
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 01:41 AM
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yes, ur engine will over heat if u leave it off for to long. the shroud is there for a reason. it gives the engine and rad direct flow. trust me keep it on
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 01:43 AM
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ok sound ok. hahah i just liked it off. but we dont want an over heating rex now do we!
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Old Jun 14, 2003 | 03:42 AM
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yeah dude... i took my shroud off for a few days while i was installing my electric fan.. i noticed higher temps... just leave it on....
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