97 single cab dually build. My DD

[Tim @ P.I.S.]

Glad you like it. One more package headed your way. :thumbsup:

 

[jwlandry]

Good. I can't wait.

 

[jwlandry]

Gauges intalled. All I need is my tunes and interior and it will be 100% back together.

 

[Got Smoke?]

Absolute awesome build man!


Sent from the command position of my dinosaur.

 

[jwlandry]

A few updated pics.

Sound deadner on roof.

Dash dyed black

Gauges installed

That's all for now. I got a 6.0 fan in today too.

 

[DIE5EL]

Looks very nice, good work .


Sent from my ifone

 

[MINK]

dibs when you're ready to sell it..

 

[Got Smoke?]

A few updated pics.

That's all for now. I got a 6.0 fan in today too.

You suck that dash is sick!LoL Any pics of step by step?

What's the deal with the 6.0L fan?

 

[jwlandry]

No pics step by step. I followed some thread off another forum via a google search.

The fan is 6# lighter and moves way more cfm plus its quieter.

 

[6.0 p-stroke]

How did you go about dying the plastic?

 

[Got Smoke?]

No pics step by step. I followed some thread off another forum via a google search.

The fan is 6# lighter and moves way more cfm plus its quieter.

Direct replacement for an OBS fan?

 

[7.3psd97444]

First off I wouldnt say the stock 7.3 fan is loud, but the 6.0 fan is quieter. Second, the 7.3 fan moves plenty of air for a 7.3. There are no fan related issues with a 7.3. No heat problems either.

I say all that because I know of 2 or 3 7.3s that have gotten 6.0 fans and their fans have grenaded, cracked, or broke apart. Taking out the shroud and/or the radiator. I can dig up more specific deatails about the incedents later. There was another discussion in another thread about this. And we came to a conclusion(not a great one), that the different vibrations and such from the 7.3 compared to the 6.0, is what threw off the 6.0 fan on the 7.3. Obviously the design of both fans couldnt be any more different.

My personal conclusion is, there is no reason to change out the stock 7.3 fan. It has no issue moving air nor does changing it to a 6.0 fan prevent anything unwanted over the 7.3 fan.

That being said theres no harm in you trying it out for yourself. If you can get ahold of a radiator and/or fan shroud with ease, then go for it. Not saying its garenteed to grenade, just a possibility. Not really a possibility for a 7.3 fan though. If I were you, and I got the 6.0 fan for cheap or free, ide set it on the shelf and keep the 7.3 fan.

 

[7.3psd97444]

BTW. Awesome build. Gives me inspiration to start putting money in my reg cab again.

 

[Strokersace]

I'm the opposite of your experience. I've ran a used 6.0 fan that I bought at a salvage yard for over 30k miles now. Not easy miles either. Been working the p!ss out of the motor. Zero issues to date.

And hs profile is the same as the SD 7.3 fan, just a different fan clutch assembly. So o don't feel that the vibration differences between the 2 motors has anything to do with it. I will say though that I believe that the fan clutch has more to dp with it than anything. I put a new clutch in brand new when I installed the 6.0 fan. Coincidence, maybe but its worked great for me.

 

[7.3psd97444]

I'm the opposite of your experience. I've ran a used 6.0 fan that I bought at a salvage yard for over 30k miles now. Not easy miles either. Been working the p!ss out of the motor. Zero issues to date.

And hs profile is the same as the SD 7.3 fan, just a different fan clutch assembly. So o don't feel that the vibration differences between the 2 motors has anything to do with it. I will say though that I believe that the fan clutch has more to dp with it than anything. I put a new clutch in brand new when I installed the 6.0 fan. Coincidence, maybe but its worked great for me.

Well thats good to hear really. I will search tommorrow for the detials on the others ive seen let go.

I still stand by my opinion in that its kinda a pointless mod IMO. I mean no offence. BUT, ide still like to figure out exacly why they either let go or work flawlessly.

 

[OldschoolPSD]

Ive run a 7.3 with no fan for years. On a truck with no a/c it doesn't make a difference. I've sat in traffic on 100 degree days and the temp gauge hardly moves.

 

[jwlandry]

How did you go about dying the plastic?

I used duplicolor fabric and vinyl paint. Holds up really well. I've tried scratching it off with a key without it coming off.

 

[94.5 Stroker]

My 6.0 fan has been good so far. But I know a friends blew apart but we figured out that the bolts wernt tight on the fan

 

[jwlandry]

Got the tunes in from No Limit and they are pretty sweet. I can't get out the tow tune though. I need a clutch now.
Hopefully I'll get my interior back tomorrow and I can put all that back together and be done with it.

 

[SouthFlstrokin']

Got the tunes in from No Limit and they are pretty sweet. I can't get out the tow tune though. I need a clutch now.
Hopefully I'll get my interior back tomorrow and I can put all that back together and be done with it.

Who's no limit?