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I have wanted for a long time to get a better cooling fan (which mostly I think means more blades) for my 93 4.0 as it has numerous cracks, and runs warm when idling with AC, but times and money largely wouldn't permit it. Today I noticed one in a wrecking yard on an 01 4.0 SOHC which had more blades than I wanted to try counting, and has a clutch that spins very freely and immediately thought about my long time wish, but I have several questions about doing this.
First is would it work? Although I didn't measure the diameter I'm fairly certain from other searches and some experience they both have the same size nut and RH threads.
Next is HP. I think the newer engines have rated substantially increased HP, could putting a newer fan with a greater number of blades require substantially more turning power throughout all the stages, from an idle to highway speeds.
Third is do you think it would be worth using, in lew of a new stock higher output fan, which I think includes one or two more blades than the regular stock blade it has now.
Thank you in advance for any input/insight you might provide/suggest
First is would it work? Although I didn't measure the diameter I'm fairly certain from other searches and some experience they both have the same size nut and RH threads.
Next is HP. I think the newer engines have rated substantially increased HP, could putting a newer fan with a greater number of blades require substantially more turning power throughout all the stages, from an idle to highway speeds.
Third is do you think it would be worth using, in lew of a new stock higher output fan, which I think includes one or two more blades than the regular stock blade it has now.
Thank you in advance for any input/insight you might provide/suggest