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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 | I have a 4 blade fan on the truck right now,and came across a 6 blade fan in my garage.The blades are aluminium.My question is,would i gain any better cooling of the motor,its running fine with what i have.The motor is a 350,automatic.your thoughts please.
Roy | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 | If it's running fine now , why mess with it ? Just my $ 0.02 !
" The heart of the wise inclines to the right , but the heart of the fool to the left " - Ecclesiastes 10:2
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 829 | I thought I remembered someone saying their truck had cooling issues after they went to more blades. Idunno  | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 | Roy
I would leave good enough alone if it is working. You might be creating new issues if you change them.
That is my thoughts for what they are worth
Jim | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | yes, the aluminum 6-blade will push more air than a 4-blade if the air foil is the same or a better design than the air foil on the 4-blade. It will also generate a higher pitched noise (fan noise is related to number of blades, rpm and diameter,)
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,886 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,886 | Plus, it will take more horse power to spin a six blade!
Joe | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 179 | Thanks to all you bolters who answered my question on my blade.I appreciate the feedback.
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