Boost MPG & HP on RAM 1500 HEMI 5.7L - OEM V6 Fan Conversion

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In this video I show how I gained HP and increased MPG by installing a V6 model fan into a RAM 1500 V8 5.7L HEMI truck. This is a plug and play conversion but will need some programming to the truck to turn on at the most ideal time.
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[@BoostedMotorsports]

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[@beowulfgrendel24]

BoostedMotorsports any upgrade to make the trans temp run cooler?

[@JoseSanchez-by1ue]

can i do this to my 6.4 hemi 2016 power wagon it has a clutch fan and its

[@hemilife7629]

Is the electric fan that is in the bio the mopar oem one is is plug and play or direct bolt on cause i looked it up and it says fits up to 2010 dodge ram 1500 🤔 i have a 2013 dodge ram 1500 rt 6speed

[@irvin4am]

Amazon says that this fan does not fit my 2014 ram 1500. its a dorman 621-410 radiator fan

[@johndarseyiv1717]

Will changing out the thermostat to a lower temp racing one (like 180 degree) help without a tuner for the e fan swap on a ram hemi?

[@j.d.mcginn6946]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned or not but changing from mechanical to electric fan greatly reduces strain on the water pump bearings so that is another reason to change it.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Great insight James! 👍👍👍

[@JodBronson]

I did this to me Dad's 1500 as well before he sold it. Here are the most frequently asked questions... From my point of View: 1. Save Gas / Fuel Economy = YES... 1-3 MPG 2. Engine Crank Smoother / Start Faster = YES, Easy too! 3. Limit Engine / Parts from Wear and Tear = YES 4. Cut down Engine Heat / Cooler Engine = YES 5. Get more out of the Alternator gain Amperage = YES, never seen over 14.5V 6. Gain more Horse Power = YES, Especially if Fan Seized... They said it's about 1-2HP to run Clutch Fan, but if Seized... It's 15-20HP and sound like an Air Plane, LOL !!! NOTE: You will NOT REGRET doing this !!!

[@bradstevens7326]

Did you program it

[@AndyD162]

How’s long term usage on it?

[@JodBronson]

@@bradstevens7326 - Sorry, I didn't see your message until now. KZbin Suppressing me with my posts. If People reply, I can't see it :(((. No, there is no need to program it. I made it all with a small Electronic Module that control the Temperature I want. Here is the Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2TLcp2MotyKipY

[@JodBronson]

@@AndyD162 - We still have it and it's working still. Depend on the Weather though. If you live in the Hot Climate, you will see your Fans shorter since it will be on constantly, etc... So it's really depend on the Fan Rating, that would tell you the average usage of the product. As for us, we live in New Hampshire, so when Winter come, we don't have to worry about the Fan coming on. Here is the Video I did on my Dad's Chevy Blazer... kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2TLcp2MotyKipY

[@AndyD162]

Jordan Bronson I live in mass. Was just curious how itd handle summers and long road trips on a hot day. Like 5 hours plus. If all is good I know what I’ll be doing!

[@daviddelossantos8478]

Great video bro! My Hemi started acting up and turns out it's the cooling fan. I've purchased fan and look forward to installing it myself. It will save me some money. Thank you and please keep posting videos.

[@20jedidiah09]

Boosted thx for your earlier reply. I did the conversion. The fan fits perfectly. Problems I ran into: #1. Had to extend wire so plug would reach the fan. #2. 2015 and up to present PCMs on Rams are locked and have to be sent out to be unlocked before you can adjust the fan temp. The original preset temp for my truck comes on at 232 degrees if there is a malfunction with the manual clutch fan and your condenser fan needs to "Try" to cool off engine. Cooling fan will always stay on with A/C or defrost being on. Which is no problem for me because one is always on anyway. My gas mileage did improve on the highway 1 to 2 mpg. From 17-18 mpg to 20-21 mpg. Hope this helps someone. I appreciate all the videos. You do a good job.

[@realworldcarpentryremodeli5868]

I just discovered your channel. I love it! I wish I found your channel sooner. Thanks for the content.

[@FlatPlaneCranky]

Good job for not playing the music while you’re talking.

[@jethrowbowdeen]

Looks like it might have been a little easier loosening the fan from under the truck, good job big dog. Keep the videos coming I learn a lot from you. I'm working on getting me a dodge 5.7 hemi.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks brother! That’s awesome! These trucks are a lot of fun you’ll love it 👍👍👍

[@erichodera4680]

Thank you for the info.....living in the mountains of Colorado I’ve been wanting to do the conversion and get rid of the clutch fan and get the more powerful electric cam fan.

[@jljensen7102]

Just finished my conversion in 2014 Ram. Old fan (nut) turned out to be the fan from hell. Made a spanner that wasn't strong enough, fabricated a new one in a fork configuration with stainless bolts for strength. Fastened handle to upper inner fender, used a 2' crescent wrench and 6' square tubing as cheater bar. Nut finally broke loose. Rest of install was textbook. It's winter here in CO so will look into a programmer later in spring to set fan turn on. Thank you for showing us this mod.

[@brett9736]

Same shit I had to do, first spanner weld up was w zinc coated 5/16 bolts on angle, bent it all up. Busted out the stainless M8s rewelded a spanner, 36mm open-end wrench and 20lb sledge, booyah. Must be the elevation, CO also. Lol. I did lose my cool tho. Swear'n like a 3rd grader hang'n out w 6th graders. Fpos

[@robertlouera7431]

I just did the v6 efan conversion!!!! And it is working fine till now!!! Thanks to you!!!!

[@georgeestrada8206]

Did you need a tuner or was it really plug and play?

[@robertlouera7431]

@@georgeestrada8206 plug and play my friend. The fan automatically turns on at 185

[@gauges-n-gasoline]

I like to use an air hammer to remove the clutch fans, just hit the nut in the direction you need it to spin off. It comes off in seconds, and really effortless 😎

[@baloo217]

Hi, love your videos man. Is this fan only turn on when the ac is on , or also when the engine gets up to temperature?

[@alconk7129]

Well thanks to you I am doing the same upgrade on my '15 R/T. Picked up my fan unit today (Denso) but I have been working on that dam fan for two hours and can't break it loose. Truck only has 19K miles and thought or hoping it would come off easy as yours. You say it's reversed threads so that is the direction I'm going as well. Thanks for the video!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

You'll love the fan mod brother! 👍

[@nathanbrinker1149]

Did you end up getting better mpg?

[@alconk7129]

@@nathanbrinker1149 hmm I don’t remember sorry

[@ReaperKingMB]

its good to see someone showing the work being done instead of do this and that and tada its done

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks man I appreciate it! I agree most just talk about it and show it after the fact 🤦‍♂️

[@jacksmith3189]

Added electric fans to my Silverado Very good addition

[@GoodloeGrowers]

The 3rd wire one the opposite side is probably coming into the resistor that you refered to as a " Box looking thingy" on the bottom of the plugs. That resistor is what is going to tell it to turn on and off and when and how much power and how fast the fan needs to spin to control the motor

[@twinntibbsdiesel7141]

Doing this right now ! Thanks for the video !

[@RidinONChrome]

Good idea on using the breaker bar with the socket adapter for the water pump pulley. I think I'm finally going to do this on my 09. After 95k. The A/C fan stopped working, so probably won't be long till the clutch fan goes.

[@RidinONChrome]

So update. Tired the breaker bar that didn't work. Tired to make a tool to hold the pulley. Bent the tool. Watched a video on somebody using a air hammer and it kicked that nuts ass and was off in a few seconds.

[@xmarksthespot4617]

Barely came across your channel. I will be using your Ram videos to aid me in the upgrades to my Ram. Thanks!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

D Cruz awesome thanks for the positive feedback! Lots more on the way! 👍

[@Beardest_Fishing]

That little green "thing" on the plug is called a thermocouple. There is a set temp that when it reaches that temp it will close loop and turn the fan on. If you mount it in a location that has better access to engine temp (closer to the radiator) you will see a difference in when the fan turns on/off. The more remote of a location and the cooler it stays the less your fan will turn on. Just think of it like a thermostat in your house, if you put it in a closet it will only cool/heat the house when the temp in that closet goes above/below the set temp no matter if the rest of the house is 30 degrees or 120 degrees. So place it where you want it to read the proper temp so it comes on/off at the right time. Sticking it away from the engine or behind something will only cause the fan to turn on when the air in that area reaches the right temp.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

xckrebel awesome thanks for that explanation! Any insight to how I could wire that up to work with the 2 wire harness coming from the truck? The harness on the fan side has 3 terminals from the older model but right now will only turn on from the PCM sending power to the fan. Would be nice to utilize the thermocouple like you said!

[@Beardest_Fishing]

Boosted2k What you're more than likely seeing is a 3 terminal fan being a ground and 2 hot wires. 1 hot wire powers the thermocouple and 1 power wire from the ECU as a failsafe if the thermocouple is frozen or non functional. First you need to figure out which your current power wire is, the constant hot (while the engine is running) or the hot from the ECU. You can do it with a test light or as simply as a hair dryer or heat gun. On a cold start take the heat gun and blow hot air on the thermocouple (not sure how hot hair dryers get but heat guns get HOT) if the fan turns on after a few seconds your power is coming from a constant hot, if the thermocouple gets very hot and no fan, it's coming from the ECU. I'd bet a weeks pay that your 2 wire plug from your truck is a ground and a hot from the ECU, as the stock fan you had was just supplemental to the clutch fan as a clutch fan is nothing more than a thermocouple allowing the clutch to spin freely when it's cold and lock up when it's hot. If this is the case then you only need to wire the 3rd unused pin on your trucks harness to a fused hot that only comes on with the ignition. The 2 sources of power to the fan you used is so the radiator can stay cool with 2 different sources of heat. The thermocouple will run the fan with high ambient temps (if it is hot under the hood) and the ECU will control inside engine temps if the ambient temps are very low (winter). I kinda over explained it but I wanted anybody who reads this in the future to understand without having to search for information elsewhere.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Yeah definitely! Thanks for the detailed explanation! I'll have to get around to playing with it one of these days. Nobody has seemed to figure out how to make the v6 3 wire fan work on the 2 wire HEMI harness and I don't have that truck to be able to throw a multimeter on it and find out. I also would be interested to know if the thermocouple engages a low speed fan setting that does not turn as fast/loud until the PCM kicks in its activated high speed circuit. Right now you have just a full ON?OFF situation. Would be nice to have a quieter low speed activated by the thermocouple. If I feed that circuit a full 12v I'm sure it would just come on full blast also...

[@alfredibarra8526]

Boosted2k. Hey did you used the cooling fan from 3.7 v6. Or 3.6 v6 ? I have 2016 ram 5.7. I would like to do that. I'm sure it saves gas and increase hp. Thanks.

[@Hakken1]

xckrebel It's a bi-metallic clicks-on, not a thermocouple.

[@CharlieForbes524]

On that fan harness, you could have drilled a hole in the webbing of the fan house bracing and zip tie or bolt the clip to that.

[@sharkfeastfest9160]

I have seen a ton a videos saying "do this do that add these to increase mpg and hp" if you look enough you can find videos of people who disagree. This is probably the first item I havent found a counter video to.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks for the feedback! Yeah I have a bunch more videos on this subject on my channel and don't have any incentive to deliver any bias since we sold the truck and moved onto the next project now but we did find an increase in gas mileage that we documented here on another video 👍

[@bakuliusangel500g]

@@BoostedMotorsports I know im two years late, but i just bought a 2014 ram 1500 from my dad and im averaging about 14-15 mpg here. What other modification can i install to increase it? Your video says the E-fan will help a lot with reducing mechanical strain on the water pump bearings, but what else can i install? thanks!

[@outbackwack368]

@@bakuliusangel500g Cold air intake and a tune are the only real things unless you want to drop some serious coin on a tuned exhaust too. Oh, lighten up on the right foot :-)

[@dmtycn]

Change my RAM today, pretty easy with your video, and everything works perfect. Turn on the AC and the fan runs!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thats awesome! If you have active grille shutters I would do those next! Reduces the need for the fan to come on at all 👍

[@dmtycn]

BoostedMotorsports already deleted AGS couple days ago. When AC on, the fan is running too.

[@CUnit1981]

Just added an efan yesterday to my 2013 Bighorn and used your video as a guide so thanks! Oddly enough the electrical connector for the fan was more than long enough to connect to the v6 fan. I was all ready to pull the grill and reroute the wiring harness to get some more length like you showed in the other video but it reached and just plugged in. Guess I got lucky lol

[@bradlaflamme6127]

How well did it work for you?

[@CUnit1981]

@Brad LaFlamme really well, I set the fan to come on at a lower temp with HPTuners. The V6 efan is 2 speed too so I have it come on earlier for the low speed and later for the high speed. Definitely a worthwhile mod.

[@jdnewsome1247]

USE CAUTION - I suggest checking the AC pressures. If there is something missing in the conversion the fan will not turn on for the AC condenser and cause the high side pressure to go too high and damage the AC system. I learned this the hard way = blew out seals on 4 AC compressors after doing mods on a RAM 2500. I took it to the dealer and they couldn't figure out the problem and I only stumbled onto it by doing my own recharge and truck sitting idling, I witnessed high side pressure climb and fan not turning on.

[@camarokurt]

Thank you for confirming this for me. One my old Ram (2006) I used to disconnect the A/C fan during winter because I didn't like hearing it run whenever I used the defroster. Once it got warm, and I used my A/C on the way home from work, I noticed it stopped blowing cold while I was stopped, then remembered I had the fan disconnected. I figured that couldn't be good for it and turned it off until I got home and reconnected the fan.

[@royj8549]

Good point, but since we're using the stock AC plug / fan circuit, its primary trigger is AC condense pressure, followed by coolant temp. That's why when you change the fan trigger using a programmer, you do it by altering AC + coolant temp, not coolant temp alone. So unless your PCM is shot (in which case there're bigger issues...), the e-fan will be triggered by condenser psi before coolant temp.

[@kellysmith5668]

Roy J so it’s good to go for a 2018

[@22tannerh]

If your worried about the fan turning on while running the ac? just jump it of the ac compressor power wire to trigger the fan on.

[@johndarseyiv1717]

Will changing out the thermostat to a lower temp racing one (like 180 degree) help without a tuner for the e fan swap on a ram hemi?

[@sunshinesallday]

Great video and very informative.. thanks for the tips

[@XoJOHNoX96]

Is the plug ONLY on the sport or is it in other trims? I have a 2015 ram bighorn and I'd love to do this EDIT: Never mind, I found the plug. Seems to be apart of an e-clutch for the mechanical fan or something like that. So should work for most trims

[@ryanv7195]

Awsome video! Doing another repair that requires taking the fan out. Your video was essential to removing the fan. Thanks so much. I just want to ask do you have to use a tuner when adding the efan?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks Ryan! You can get away with running without a tune but temps in traffic/stop and go will climb slightly if you dont have A/C turned on before the fan will kick on around 220*

[@707mohamd]

I am impressed by what you do, and I like every thing you did in your truck I have question about fan installation In Saudi Arabia the temperature increase to 52 degrees in summer and decrease to 0 degrees in winter Does this fan work well Does this fan run with the a/c only or what

[@oneblood1975]

You mentioned about getting the Diablo Sport Trinity T-1000. When you do, you will not need that electric fan. The programmer/ tune will enable the factory fan to damn near run continuously. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 crew cab 4x4 with 8inch lift on 35x12.5r20, S&B cold air intake, Flowmaster Outlaw Muffler, with the Diablo Sport Trinity T-1000. The is Beast for a gaser. Good Luck!!!

[@LoveHateSexPain311]

It's called left handed threads

[@oneblood1975]

jeff wharton Huh????

[@KevinSanchez-kg4uz]

Has anyone had any problems/complications due to removing the fan? I have a 2008 dodge 5.7. I bought it about 3 months ago I love the other than the gas mileage. I average between 14.5-15.5 mpg. I had a 98 Dodge Ram a long time ago and I did this mod to it. I just don’t remember that far back what all went into it. Great videos too you’re videos are very informative and detailed keep up the good work buddy.

[@Whiteblackbarnacle]

Found a few bad reviews on Amazon.

[@charleshester1228]

Little hot coolant temp or no? Do you have the coolant temps before the swap? To compare? Gonna do this on my 06 ram 4x4 5.7 soon if it is still positive results from your truck?

[@daverhodes7235]

In my shop we call those clips “Jesus clips”. When they invariably go flying off - never to be found, you say “Oh Jesus”.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

hahah seriously! Better wear the safety glasses on those suckers 🤣

[@bearcagle]

I thought they were called Jesus clips because if you lose even one, you're lost.

[@MrStaybrown]

We call Lynch Pins , Jesus clips because they'll snap on your fingers and make you say, Jeeezuss!!

[@TheSavage3.6]

I have a 2013 RAM with the most rare engine for that model year being a 4.7L V8. I know that this will work, i just wanna get your thoughts. Currently, my engine at max temp only sees around 195-200 on an extremely hot day, and the transmission never goes above 120.

[@goshadavis8726]

awesome video bro! Now I'm thinking doing the same thing for my 2017 ram 5.7L :)

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks!!! Its definitely one of my favorite mods!

[@peterjoseph1851]

Another great video. I really enjoy working on my Ford Sport Trac and my 2008 Dodge Viper. With your videos it makes my life much easier. I was thinking about a Diablo tuner to try and get more HP out of the Viper. Would you recommend that? Thanks once again. Thumbs up from me.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Peter Joseph Hey peter, the diablosport tuner works pretty well with my ram. Not sure on the results with your ford but it definitely woke up my truck for sure! Glad you enjoy the videos and thanks for the positive feedback! Keeps me motivated to keep making more videos and that they are helpful or entertaining at least! 👍

[@robertfowler5366]

Thank you! Very helpful

[@PhOeNiXpIoLe]

Is there a mopar shroud that goes around this fan as well? Did you ever end up extending the harness so that you could have it clipped in where it was supposed to go? Do you still have the truck and the same cooling fan? Awesome video!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

The V6 fan/shroud is all one unit so once you buy and bolt it up you’re all set! Never had an issue with it and ended up cutting some zip ties in another video to get a bit more length out of the harness to put it in the proper spot. If you search the channel you’ll see the wire harness vid for the v6 fan 😬🤟

[@paulpopp1999]

Did you get any engine lights after unplugging the stock electric fan?

[@ChanceFanta]

First off, just discovered your channel and only seen a handful of videos but they are all awesome! Keep it up. Second, I have two questions:1) I saw a few comments say that a tuner isn't necessary however, does that mean it could cause any harm if you go without a tuner for an extended period of time? 2) How is this holding up after nearly a year?*Currently I have a stock 2014 Ram 1500 Sport w/MOPAR Cold Air Intake*

[@BoostedMotorsports]

It'll just run a bit warmer in high temperatures in stop and go traffic if you have the a/c off. Factory thermostat fully opens at 203*. The fan is programmed to kick in at around 220* with a/c off. If you turn your a/c on you can get the fan to kick in sooner.

[@ChanceFanta]

BoostedMotorsports Sweet, well if it can hold up to the heat in Cali I think I should be just fine in the Midwest. Thanks for getting back to me.

[@MeZpatriot5O]

Fan removal tip with just a wrench and dead blow hammer (I just did it on a my '17): 1- Nice squirt of PB blaster where nut meets pulley. Wait a few minutes. 2- Whatever wrench you use, make sure it is fitted so the shaft runs vertical to the ground 3- With a little bit of hand pull to the right (clockwise and don't he-man it), take a dead blow hammer and smack the bottom of the wrench. After a few hits, it will loosen. The tension of the drive belt keeps the pulley from moving. Again, don't he-man the wrench. Just some pressure to the right. Edit 04/22/24: See response below for other info.

[@samcasson4871]

Did you have to unlock your pcm to tune the fan temp or did you just plug n play the fan. I have an ‘18

[@MeZpatriot5O]

@@samcasson4871 I did not change the thermostat so I did not unlock the PCM. I would have loved to change the temp that the fan came on but I wasn't going to pay for the PCM nonsense. FYI, the fan won't turn on until your engine hits about 220°. One last thing, I did notice a decrease of MPG for summer driving, not so much for winter driving. (I'm now in a '23 Limited so I don't have long term results for you)

[@matthiashilpert9944]

thanks for this video! Now you got me hooked on that idea and I want to modify my 2014 Ram Sport. I was just wondering, do you have any concerns buying a non-Mopar version of the E-Fan? there's a ton of them out there, and they are a lot less money than the original Mopar one. Any thoughts?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

I would just grab this one off Amazon. Dorman is a top brand and for the price you can't go wrong. The Mopar one is super pricey! amzn.to/2W7rr02

[@matthiashilpert9944]

Thanks for the reference @BoostedMotorSports, however, I ended up getting a used Mopar version from a salvage vehicle for a hundred bucks...Just tested it the way you did in your video and it runs just fine. Looking forward to installing it, hopefully this weekend :)

[@Bigshoots86]

I got like three pieces of flat iron and some old steel nails and I just cut the nails and welded them on the correct spacing on the flat bar and welded the flat bars together and I had like half a horseshoe5 and that fit into the spanner wrench holes I think weighed like 30 lbs too it was super unnecessary but I still have that thing and it has come in handy more than a few times after that, I definitely want to get that electric fan now that thing looks easy to install electric fan now I think that's very easy to use

[@paulpopp1999]

How come the wires leading up to the pins aren't in line with the wires and pins on my oem harness? I received my fan today and noticed that the wires and pins are in a different location but it plugs in ok. I noticed yours was the same in the video, hopefully it's nothing to worry about. Any ideas why's it's like that?

[@Xpistophoros]

Without programming would it be a good idea to do the conversion and then get a 180 degree thermostat?

[@BB-dd3fb]

To remove electric fan we have to remove the macanic one first?

[@Adam_C_anadian]

Trading my 2016 ram ecodiesel in for a limited 18 hemi..... wonder if the ecodiesel fan would work? Also if I do this you think ill void my warrantie? Love your vids brother! Keep em coming!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

I think the ecodiesel fan might be different but not quite sure! Thanks for your support! Plenty more content on the way! 🤘

[@RS-bt9ht]

Great video.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks! More on the way! Just posted up another LED bulb conversion for our trucks and will be doing a 180* thermostat video this week too!

[@MrFullforcesound]

I have a fan off of a V6 Dakota to replace the mechanical fan on my 08' Ram. Has all the same mounting holes/brackets and even has a male 3 blade plug on the electric fan I bought, but I cannot find the female plug on my V8 Hemi to plug it into. Any help would be great!

[@bigfly_214]

are you going to do a video on the "thermal couple" "bi metallic click on" "resistor" from reading the comments not exactly sure what's the name of it and the proper installation of it but it looks like a nice mod

[@7znanuae]

Q1-Does this conversion affect the A/C cooling ( we are living in middle east Dubai) so hot in summer Q2-I already had my thermostat 180 how the fan will work with it? Q3-How much CFM does it make? Q4-I already bought the flex a lite 480( not installed yet) do I continue with it or use your method? which one is more recommended for performance and daily drive. note my car RAM1500 2015 5.7 fully exhaust system CAI the throttle body underdrive pulley not installed yet and no tune also and I might go for 6.4 HEMI maybe. I use it for street and offroad sorry for all the Q haha. thank you for your time

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Q1- So far my A/C has been COLDER in the hot summer heat and I have not had any cooling issues in hot summer traffic Q2- You can use your tuner to adjust your fan ON settings to match your thermostat Q3- Not sure on the CFM rating but this fan moves a TON of air compared to the old setup

[@RazyCrazyGaming]

Would you get a check engine after conversion?

[@hellcatredeye-g6582]

Yeah the temperature sending unit have to send a signal when it reaches a certain temperature I believe 180 190 Being a mechanic you can actually test it before you purchase it for a positive lead to one side and the negative to the other worst case scenario is it one is backwards just to test it if you’re doing plug-and-play it’s no big deal the hornist should be there obviously you’re using it .. Found this very interesting thank you

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks for that Ken! If you ever end up installing one of these let me know if you try to make use of that extra circuit. Right now I've just been letting the computer turn it on with the new setting on my tuner but would be nice to have a LOW speed setting instead of it just coming on 100% all the time. The update video to this with the grille shutters on my 2014 throws another element into the mix too. The shutters are closed most of the time on these trucks and rely on the constant spinning of the mechanical fan for cooling. I've noticed the fan having to come on driving down the highway because my grille shutters are staying closed and without the mechanical fan there is no airflow until the fan comes on or the shutters open up.

[@davidwhitehead3967]

All fans have 2 sensors to tell them when to kick in. Engine coolant temp, and a/c pressure. Even at low temps, high a/c pressure will cause the fan to engage.

[@khyoon14]

So glad the new 5th Gens have electric fans.

[@kenflauding6041]

First of all, I’d like to know why they don’t do this in the first place? It appears to be very efficient. Is it still meeting expectations? Also, it’s on me, but I didn’t realize there were two fans installed already. Just had no reason to look. I understand the drag coefficient on the engine mounted fan, but how is it more efficient to remove two fans and replace it with one? Just curious. That said, I have a 2013 Ram HEMI I’d like to improve mileage and efficiency of operation. This looks like a good fix 👍🏼

[@vtmz9589]

Would there be any problems if i change to 180 thermostat an the v6 fan without a tune?

[@Dewkeyy]

Would this be a good upgrade if you pull stuff with your truck? Ill be pulling 24 ft camper.

[@racemaniac8682]

I wonder would this void my warranty since it is mopar part# for the v6 fan

[@matthewturgeon767]

The clutch fans are not that loose in Canada 🇨🇦 lots of the time you better have a torch ready seized solid most of the time. I use a flat bar with to bolts to hold the water pump

[@michaeltillman3146]

Should we start the truck and get everything up to 200° before starting work?

[@pw1615]

I have a 2015 Ram 1500 3.6 penstar and it was throwing a fan alarm code and all it was the electrical wiring harness was in 2 clips on the fan that was shorting it out and I removed the wiring harness from the plastic clips and it was fine.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Glad you found the problem! 😎

[@spymat72]

Just curious how much HP this freed up and how much better mileage have you noticed?

[@lebarronjerkins1909]

Which fan settings did you change with the tuner? I have the intune tuner as well and it gives me "low mph hs fan" and "high mph hs fan" for my options.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

I just left the stock DiabloSport tune settings which turn the fan on at 204* and turn it back off at 190*. My active grille shutters are still in and are programmed to keep the truck at around 203*. If I lower the fan temps without removing the shutters the fan will just be running 24/7 almost cause the grilles will stay shut when the truck is moving with my 180* thermostat.

[@hawk001civic]

Good info ,thank,do you have any video that show how to remove front bumper,just had small fender bender,want to remove and put new bumper

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Damn sorry to hear that Jose! I don't have any videos on that unfortunately. I haven't had a reason to take mine off *knock on wood* Thanks for the support brother!

[@agilliam1980]

Very easy to remove. Not much really holds on the plastic cover. There is only a few push clips that hold it on the bottom and a few clips that hold the top in. You have some bolts under that holds to the bumper support/absorber that need to be removed. You don’t have to remove the grill or headlights. Once you get the cover off then you can remove the support/absorber then the metal bat is held in by 6 bolts 3 on each side.

[@tommygipson1136]

The fan did not come on because the mechanical fan we still installed causing coolant temp and compressor discharge pressure to be running at the correct tem and pressure .

[@M3ETHODWHEELS]

Would a 2017 3.6L stock fan work on my 2017 regular cab Hemi ?

[@mark870il]

Your videos a great. I am locating the proper fan to convert my 2014 1500 Express. Just wanted to know how yours worked out and will it turn on without the A/C running. ex when weather is cooler to cold

[@mattblackwell5403]

If I want to do this to a 2012 Laramie 1500 what fan am I looking for?

[@dawsonedge7333]

Hey man do you still have this truck if so how many miles and how is it working for you

[@johntzeimet]

Very nice!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks John!

[@Hamad.Kuwaitt]

Nice review

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks for the support! More on the way!

[@mikepondiscio9916]

SO.... I did this Mod on my 2013 RAM 1500. And DAMN! if it worked!!! I pull a trailer around town and usually got 7 MPG. after the mod, Almost 10! Highway I went from 16 to 19 MPG. (average increase after 1100+ mile highway road trip.) It was well worth the 110.00 dollar investment for the new fan. I also noted the engine runs about 10 degrees cooler. It hasn't caused any issues so I likely won't change out the thermostat. Couple of things to note about the process; The engine fan is definitely a counter clockwise rotation for removal. Counter clockwise facing the truck. I watched other videos saying its clockwise.... NO... its counterclockwise....and mine was tight. It took me making a tool that fit into the water pump pulley holes to break it loose. after that it was 10 minutes to do the mod. when your remove the stock fan shroud, don't bend or loose the retaining clips. you need them to secure the new electric fan. Also, the new electric fan comes with a mount for the long radiator hose that crosses in front of the engine. So, carefully remove the plastic hose support clamp in the middle of the stock fan shroud because you will need to reuse the clamp. On my RAM the electric connector was in the right place to connect to the new fan. Didn't have to move or extend wiring, or pull the thermostat or anything like that. Just plugged it in and off I went. This was a great MOD for me. Thanks Dude. This was a BIG HELP! Now off I go to replace the stupid exhaust manifold bolts that snap off in the engine. This should have been a recall. GRRRR. Update!!!! OK its been a year and a half since I did this MOD. Still going Strong! The temperature decrease hasnt changed or caused me any issues. Still loving that I changed out the fan! This really isnt one of those short sighted MODS that end up costing you in the long run. Thanks again guys for posting this.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks for the support and feedback Mike! Yeah this is one of my favorite mods on these trucks and even just getting rid of that stupid roaring noise everytime you start the truck makes it worth it. A lot of skeptics and nay sayers surrounding this mod but its always from people who have never tried it 👍

[@Ivan-rp6ez]

Just one quick question. Did you have to use a tuner like he mentioned? to set to ideal temperature or just really install and go. I have a 2014 Ram Laramie Longhorn 4x4 5.7 v8. Thank you.

[@joe8883]

Hey bud, what year did you grab that dan off of? I have a ‘13 and found a ‘12 fan, just don’t know if it will work.

[@joe8883]

Never mind I actually listened to the video...

[@paullang1505]

Where can I get this E fan?

[@stevelindell5044]

Have you've had any over heating issues as I heard electric fans are bad whats your take. I wanna do this to my 17 ram as its extremely hot and it sucks

[@zash008]

Using an electric fan and an electric water pump on vehicles (like racing and etc..) go way back. Most front wheel drive vehicles have two fans. One fan sometimes comes on even when the car is turned off if hard driving has been taking place beforehand. Normally fan one runs most of the time and then the 2nd fan starts too like when you are sitting in traffic on hot day. I would look to install an electric waterpump too if you gonna do the fan thing. May as well go all out.

[@mdh2os7]

What are you hoping to get by installing the 180 degree thermostat with this mod? Is 200 degrees too hot? Why have the fan run so hard if it isn't needed?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Hey Michael the 180* thermostat gives you a bit more performance by keeping the engine and your intake temps a bit cooler. The fan can still be set at around 200* for stop and go traffic as you said to keep it from running constantly!

[@paulh7589]

I was going to ask the same question. Many times with a mod like this you wind up doing more harm than good. The best engineers put this truck together a certain way for a certain reason. Not to ruffle any feathers, but I agree with you Michael Wauters.

[@347mav3]

By running the engine cooler it Allows for more timing with less detonation and more power.

[@bri-manhunter2654]

Paul H, you have to remember they're also trying to reach California emission standards.

[@davidwhitehead3967]

The engines operate most efficiently and cleanly at 200-205. Running cooler engine temperatures does NOT help power or mpg. Lowering intake temp does.

[@annachristy3057]

can i do this on a 2010 ram and you removed 2 fans . what was the first one used for ?

[@misterkota1252]

I have the 4.7L engine and my fan turns counterclockwise to remove. I realized this AFTER listening to the forums who were ADAMANT that it was clockwise. Weird.

[@SamuelLopez-vb6wj]

Is the v6 fan loud when on? I installed a spal electric fan and it's so loud its embarrassing

[@guerin1982]

I would like to see when you do an upgrade performance the différences before and after on a track !?! Just too see how much IT worth

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Hey Patrice I have other videos of track days before and after certain mods so be sure to check it out!

[@D-Mny]

Does the fan only come on when you turn on AC or does it come on when they truck starts to get hot?

[@alexanderargueta82]

Good job bro

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks Alexander! Let me know what you think of the other RAM mods on the channel too when you get a chance!

[@alexanderargueta82]

BoostedMotorsports yeah bro u know i have a 2004 dodge ram 1500 the problem is overheating crazy my truck has a Mecanic fan maybe I need a electric one

[@joshuranga5058]

Do you have to put the small metal clips back on after installing the new fan? Doing this tomorrow and hope you see this before i start. Fingers crossed.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

They help keep the fan from bouncing around but if you lose one it’s not the end of the world

[@joshuranga5058]

@@BoostedMotorsports Thank you, I ended up not using them but will make sure to install them back on the new one not sure if they will fit or not though.

[@anthonypapa8676]

Quick question. My V6 fan is coming in the mail today. I know this is your personal truck what are your thoughts on doing the V6 fan but still have the active vents in front?? I'm figuring that's where the secondary clutch fan comes in place

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Hey Anthony I would ditch the active grille shutters in the front for sure. They work so well that they rely on the mechanical fan constantly spinning to cool the engine. If you leave the shutters on the V6 fan will be coming on and off a lot. With the shutters removed my fan rarely comes on unless in traffic or with the ac on 👍

[@anthonypapa8676]

Thanks for the info. Do you have the link for that little thing you did? I'm just want to say thanks for the other response love all your videos dude

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Jason supplies the delete kit brackets for a fair price. Message him on FB facebook.com/jason.dauria.9

[@cwickgo9]

Where did you order your fan from?

[@Ajliscious]

I have a 17 ram 1500 5.7 what year was the fan that you had to buy I forgot a 2012 V6 fan?

[@stevegrewalsg]

What are the power gains doing this ?

[@evantucker5858]

So this is basically a straight bolt in? I thought the computer needed to be tuned for the new fan to kick on, 220 degrees seems a little high. I’ve never seen my ram over 206

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Yeah its a bolt in but a tuner is needed to adjust the fan settings or you can get the fan to kick on with running the A/C

[@evantucker5858]

BoostedMotorsports okay that’s what I thought, I’m about to drive from AK back to VA and just trying to do as much as I can to increase the mpgs and save some money, not pulling a trailer just gonna have a camper shell and the bed loaded down. So hopefully running hot won’t be an issue

[@kevben973]

Does this mod work on older gen 5.7 aka 2002-2005? Its unclear if this fan actually fits the older setups.

[@nickfrutiger9794]

Not to be rude or anything just trying to spread information. There are no 2002 ram 5.7 hemis 2003 was the first year they put them in the rams

[@Miguelg950]

How do u take off the governor on 2012 ram 1500 flexfuel .

[@peterjoseph1851]

Would you also tell me what tuner I should get for the Viper.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Peter Joseph Depends what your goals are with your car. You would probably benefit most with finding a tuner in your area and getting the car dyno tuned using the program that they are most comfortable with. If that's not an option then next options would be to contact one of the remote tuners (Dan Lessner, Roe, Dan Cragen) and get them to send you a tune based on the mods you have!

[@melissaorozco6550]

Did u ever do anything with the wires/harnesses or did u keep it zip locked

[@BoostedMotorsports]

I sure did! Here you go! 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmmrfZhjh9pje8U

[@melissaorozco6550]

Thank u so much!!your awesome

[@gonsaledcrownmolding5511]

Easy to change the thermostat to 190F factory come with 200 F thermostat. Also i use castro egde synthetic on my ram Will run 20 F cooler then mobil 1 synthetic.

[@austinsmith347]

Is there a different part number on the upgrade denso fan? The denso website doesn’t seem to recognize the 268000-9000 part number.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Just look up the 09-12 1500 fan for the v6 model and thats what you need 😁

[@villeracing5087]

I tried installing a 2011 4.7 fan and it’s not turning on when it’s at 200 degrees I have a 17 ram 1500 hemi plz help

[@Budweiser-jh9uj]

So it normal.i guess for the engine to tick like that lol? Mines an 03 and ticks a lil louder but its exactly the same as urs...

[@nelsonnegron1823]

I would like to know when the engine rises temperature the fan turns on by itself

[@scottmurray1144]

Boosted, hey bud awesome videos by the way. Out of curiosity I have a 08hemi, what do you think would happen if I didn't change my t-stat or tune it. Shouldn't the fan sense the temperature and go from there?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks brother! You don't really need the thermostat if you just want to do an electric fan conversion on any year but your truck isn't quite as plug and play as the 09+ trucks. Flex A lite makes a direct bolt on fan for your truck but I believe you still need to buy a fan controller to turn it on. Check out this fan and let me know if you have any other questions! www.flex-a-lite.com/direct-fit-black-magic-xtreme-electric-fan-for-03-09-dodge-ram.html

[@scottmurray1144]

Boosted2k thanks man, yes it would work, just not trying to break the bank

[@alexgusman3331]

Can u pull a loaded trailer to see if the e-fan is going to work on keeping it cool

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Its been working in 115* Bumper to bumper traffic keeping the truck at 185 so shouldnt be an issue

[@RED2K2TIMMY]

Wonder if there is any difference with this and the 4x4 version of the 2014

[@Josue-rd5gt]

I can’t find a video but I believe the plug on the 2014 and up as a different, oval vs square.

[@michaelmelendez9507]

Can it be done on a 4.7 2012 cause mine the fan won’t turn on what can I do ??