How much HP did I gain?
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Drifting
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From: Jefferson City MO
How much HP did I gain?
Last weekend I replaced my old fan clutch. The old clutch was seized up and would not let the fan spin freely. I installed the new clutch for under $35.00 and WOW, what a difference. I can definitely feel the difference in acceleration and the car seems to do much better at highway speeds.
I was just curious how much of an increase in HP did this make?
I was just curious how much of an increase in HP did this make?
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Re: How much HP did I gain? (Andrew)
Last weekend I replaced my old fan clutch. The old clutch was seized up and would not let the fan spin freely. I installed the new clutch for under $35.00 and WOW, what a difference. I can definitely feel the difference in acceleration and the car seems to do much better at highway speeds.
I was just curious how much of an increase in HP did this make?
I was just curious how much of an increase in HP did this make?
Maybe 5.....At the most....NOW if you can feel the difference with that...Just wait till you really make some Mods......U are in for a treat......I see u have a 383 are u running Headers or true Duals...??
[Modified by Alwyn678, 3:40 PM 2/12/2002]
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Re: How much HP did I gain? (Andrew)
I think it could be as much as 20 depending on the pitch of the blades. Bet on 10 – 15.
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Drifting
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From: Jefferson City MO
Re: How much HP did I gain? (Andrew)
I am running headers with true duals. I do however still have cats. I would love to get rid of them in the future, but I'm still unclear on the local laws.
Team Owner
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From: Thomson Georgia
Re: How much HP did I gain? (Andrew)
427_Roadster, I got it at Autozone. I don't have the receipt handy, but I think it was $33.99 with a lifetime guarantee.
I bought the EXACT same one.....that was the price in Georgia as well
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Re: How much HP did I gain? (Andrew)
I am running headers with true duals. I do however still have cats. I would love to get rid of them in the future, but I'm still unclear on the local laws.
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Re: How much HP did I gain? (Andrew)
Yeah I replaced mine for about 35.00 and noticed a little more acceleration. I took the fan off my F-150 and went to electric and couldnt believe the difference. Without the fan it was almost seat of the pants acceleration difference.. Anyone notice a difference with the electric on their Vette?