Do you need the fan shroud?

joel w · 05-23-2006, 05:13 PM

I guess it is debatable if the fan shroud is needed, (not so much when driving) But if your into maintaining an even temp while sitting in gridlock traffic with the ac running on a 105 degree day you may want to keep it..imo

It is the shroud that makes the thermo clutch fan work properly. With out it, your clutch fan will not see as high of temps from the air passing through the radiator and it will not engage the clutch correctly when it is needed the most.. If it is cooling related, why take a chance??

7M's dont seem to last long when they over heat.

05-23-2006, 05:13 PM	#9
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	I guess it is debatable if the fan shroud is needed, (not so much when driving) But if your into maintaining an even temp while sitting in gridlock traffic with the ac running on a 105 degree day you may want to keep it..imo It is the shroud that makes the thermo clutch fan work properly. With out it, your clutch fan will not see as high of temps from the air passing through the radiator and it will not engage the clutch correctly when it is needed the most.. If it is cooling related, why take a chance?? 7M's dont seem to last long when they over heat.