RAM 1500 5.7L HEMI - V6 Efan Electric FAN - Myths & Truths

[@BoostedMotorsports]

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[@yakoesparza5971]

Where did you buy your v6 fan ?

[@Jage81]

Why did you go back to stock?

[@dustinjamal8689]

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[@abdullahgideon9391]

@Dustin Jamal Flixportal =)

[@dustinjamal8689]

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[@duanemallon4725]

Thanks for your videos on the fan delete on Ram 1500. I did it on my 2013 Ram 1500 4x4 5.7. I found out a few things I would like to share with anyone doing it. You can get plug pigtails that hook directly to the fan and factory harness so you could wire it anyway you want without hacking OEM harnesses. 2003 to 2005 Ford Vic fan plugs (Salvage yard find) are the same as the 2013 Ram. The Ram water pump has a plug on it that can be removed for adding another coolant sensor of your choice.

[@Grizzle400]

Definitely helps thanks

[@fuzrock8148]

This is totally worth doing. I run a canned tune and I was concerned about not having an accurate tune. My truck runs cooler I get better mpg and it's def happily I did. No tune

[@RuinedHemi]

You run just a regular box tune and it’s fine?

[@fuzrock8148]

@@RuinedHemi Yes running canned Diablo tune. No tune for the fan temps.

[@JuanALopez-fr8yr]

I have a 2004 Dodge ram 1500 hemi Rumble Bee edition that engineering is better version than today’s Ram, they are separated, so what I did is the same as the video and it works for me , my ram is about to turn to 300,000 miles and still running pretty good 👍🏻.

[@j.d.mcginn6946]

That clears up a lot for me. I'm buying a 2014 ram so this is very helpful. What i will do is go with a tuner, 160 stat, V6 fan, and that will allow me to double or triple the radiator size (whatever I can get to fit in Texas with weather now going to 115, you can't get too big on a radiator) , making up for less airflow. I will also install fans in front of a/c condenser for more airflow and ice cold a/c. We tow in 100 degree weather and I want real performance.

[@mattbertrand2077]

Just wondering but why did you decide to get the 160 stat over the 180 or 190?

[@j.d.mcginn6946]

Over the years I have ran both 160 and 180 stats and the 160 stat is always superior. Vehicle retains the same compression at 30,000 miles as at 200,000 miles. Seriously. I ran a 180 stat in a 2006 durango and did drive it to 175,000 miles, but it was smoking oil, had to add oil between oil changes, using excess fuel, basically it needed overhauled. I went back to 160's. Remember, you have to also beef up the cooling system since if you dont it might run 170 all winter and 230 all summer. Also, "its in the middle of the gauge between the C and H so its ok right?" No its not. Thats about 230 on most stock vehicles, way too hot for me.

[@mattbertrand2077]

When you say "beef up the cooling system" what all do you include in that?

[@j.d.mcginn6946]

For the Ram 1500 it's the above: 2 16" spal fans for front of a/c condenser, manual switch to operate on the dash, also wizard cooling in NY makes my all aluminum radiators. When I get my ram I'll remove the clutch fan and measure carefully how much thicker i can go with the new one, and tell WC. then you send them your old radiator so they can copy it while building to my specs. I can't wait to see how it performs should be much better than stock.

[@j.d.mcginn6946]

Of course, the V6 fan too.

[@shaneandwendy4743]

I installed the v6 electric fan on my 2011 shortly after seeing your original video . My bully dog programer doesn’t have setting for turning on /off electric fan , so what I did is use a flex a lite fan control module, and bypassed the stock electric fan connection plug all together . That with a 190 thermostat the set up works flawlessly .

[@countryboyreefer]

Contact bully dog they can put it in your tune

[@_JEBUS]

I had an electric fan in an 05 ram hemi and yes it gave me like 10 horsepower and it gained about 5mpg. Its definitely a real performance upgrade. No snake oil on that one.

[@mxnation9912]

jebusm86 can you send me the link or just tell me where where you got that fan I really wanna up my mpg. Thanks

[@_JEBUS]

@@mxnation9912 for the 05 ram or other 3rd gen I used a flex a lite 180 fan. For a 4th gen ram you can buy a v6 fan off Amazon.

[@mxnation9912]

jebusm86 ok thanks man really appreciate.

[@JohnBrown-ig5nc]

Jebusm86, how did you hook up the wiring for the electric fan?

[@chumbag]

Locktite the fan screw!!! before install this fan lasted exactly 12 months untill the motor broke the other day on a long trip . An amazon review states that the screw holding on the fanblade comes loose over time and he advises to use blue loctite on that screw before installing. Im assuming this was the same issue with my fan as the blade feels loose and the motor is definitely shot. The motor most likely failed due to the loose fan wobling all over the place.

[@Moneyshift88]

You can also remove one of the fan relays for a temporary cooling. When removing one of the fan relays the ecu detects an open circuit therefore keeps the fan running on. Yea it will kick on on cold starts but at least you won't have to see your temp gauge go up and down all the time. The fan will start all the time keeping the temp at at least 200° when fully warmed up. And yes you will get a check engine light.

[@bluemazdagaming1044]

Does that cause any problems or damage? Other of course the engine light lol

[@royalchiefindian]

Which relay

[@royalchiefindian]

Tried looking it up only thing I seen was fuse under hood latch maybe

[@RogérioCristo-f4h]

@@royalchiefindian conseguiu resolver to com mesmo problema

[@jhammonds1092]

Do you have the part number for the V6 fan?

[@jeremiahbrock8162]

So why did you go back to the mechanical and take off the V6 efan?

[@mweezy]

Maybe because he used to race with this truck. Let's not forget that he mentioned in the previous video that using the v6 electric fan is only good for normal driving and not for towing and other strenuous operations.

[@jaythurman3958]

He took everything off, because he sold the truck.

[@twinntibbsdiesel7141]

Awesome info ! Doing this to my wifes 2012 Ram 1500 . Just did a Hemifever BullyDog Tuner and BD Pedal Tuner . She loves it and will love it even more when I put the fan on.

[@jesushinojosa5004]

How did it go, I just got a 2012 1500 and I want V6 fan.

[@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270]

I have a v12 do I put two of the v6 fanz lol

[@nicholasnelson6073]

2016 Ram 2500 PW, I removed the mechanical fan tonight and took a run up to the ski hill to around 8000ft. going slow holding 4200 rpm to simulate a trailer. And without a trailer I almost over heated got up to 245 it cooled off quickly once I turned around and got air flowing. I ordered a V6 fan last week, and will give it a try again once it's here, I am hopeful it will perform better, a little worried for pulling the camper. I will try a cooler thermostat and maybe look into trying to add a electricly actuated mechanical fan like the cummins. If this doesn't work.

[@utubedude2842]

Update?

[@JBWHITEGT]

How about removing the grill shutters and running the stock electric fan. Should that be more efficient? Or would you still opt for the v6 fan?

[@Josue-rd5gt]

My electric fan died on my bone stock 2013 Ram 2500 5.7. I ended up installing a V6 fan but also kept my clutch fan. Sounds silly but it fits just fine. I had to extend the wiring harness about 6-8 inches. I used the old fans wiring to make the extension. I also run a 180 mishimoto thermostat.

[@nickvernillo439]

What temps are you running at? Any towing? And if so, temps?

[@Josue-rd5gt]

@@nickvernillo439 Stock tune, Coolant temps are at 185 with a Mishimoto 180 T-stat (179). I don’t tow much but I still have the clutch fan but its too loose and needs to be replaced. Fan clutch was next on my list to do if the efan did not get the temps down.

[@AXNJXN1]

What is the CFM of the replacement fan compared to the stock mechanical water pump one?

[@papasnoop6594]

Thank you. This is the most informative video I have found, and the only one that actually answered my question. I appreciate it.

[@Rypie89]

Dodge using the 2 fans was so puzzling to me! Bout time they switched to full electric cooling fans!

[@virgilpalmer2427]

Glad i found your channel

[@edwardenglish1519]

I bought my 2017 Laramie Classic (Loaded) brand new and never knew that it had an electric fan until this year (2023, I never heard it turn on) when I was troubleshooting an overheating issue on my 8HP70. The trans overheating was due to the malfunctioning of the Trans Heater. Once I replaced that I began to search out why my fan never came on. The 60A fuse looked good so I checked the relay and the plug. It wasn't getting power. I went thru all of the schematics and discovered that the 10A fuse had no power with the ignition on and the schematic indicated that it should. I discovered that the Run Start relay would not send power to it unless the engine was running. when the engine was running the fan relay had power on both the energizing circuit and the fan run circuit. I returned to the 60A fuse and pulled it to run an ohms check, it was defective. Replaced the 60A fuse and all is good. Even though I had not been over heating, everything is running cooler that before.

[@Sleepy731]

Thanks for answering those questions many of us have. Great straight to the point video, keepem coming!

[@lukewalker7916]

Let me run a hypothetical by you. quick background, I have a '14 1500 and I'm in the process of getting a whipple. Planning on doing the V6 conversion, but lets say I did the mechanical delete instead and just ran with the stock electric fan. Already knowing that the super will generate more heat, i assume the stock fan would be supremely over-tasked regardless of the built in heat exchanger and intercooler/radiator supplied by the kit. Here's my question: What if you installed a water/methanol injection kit? Theoretically, with that running through the engine, temperatures produced would be lower and the need for a larger more capable fan would be negated, correct? Anyways, any answer is appreciated, just spit balling ideas here.

[@suquu9153]

There is no use in getting a tune all you can tune in the Diablo Sport i3 is AC fan setting's ON, or AC fan settings off, that's it there is no tune for heat setting on or of don't get sucked in.

[@melvinshupe4588]

I like all of your videos on the Ram (I own one). My question is why did you change it back to stock?

[@hemilife7629]

He ended up trading it in boss so he put it back stock

[@SenorBestiaOG]

Been wanting to do this worried if I had to tune or not will probably go forward with this see if I get better mpg on the hemi

[@RamBayou1]

I did the swap this week and it’s so much better. I extended the wires so the resistor could stay in the shroud and just wrapped them up with wire loom and tape. Total investment was $108 with the Dorman fan.

[@9880ltx]

Can u send the link?

[@RamBayou1]

www.summitracing.com/parts/rnb-621-410/year/2012/make/ram/model/1500

[@gonzalezgrant]

Did you tune it

[@RamBayou1]

James grant no sir. Still trying to find the sales code from Dodge to be able to see if I can add it to my VIN.

[@gonzalezgrant]

@@RamBayou1 thanks

[@slaunchhuntertv4282]

Hey man I just replaced my water pump (oem mopar) then after I'm done I noticed my fan was loud as heck when I took off up until like 3rd gear. So I just replaced my fan clutch. And it still is kinda loud. It wasn't like that before. It's driving me nuts.

[@joshuachavez5341]

Why did you take all your mods off?

[@JOESMITH-cg5rq]

Can this application be done for a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 SLT?

[@jwolfeshelton4360]

You should also install a 180 degree thermostat if you just remove the mechanical fan.

[@mattbertrand2077]

Why? Please explain

[@noerodriguez4686]

You did mention something about the Locked PCM “if you have 2015 and up” (9:26) what do you mean by that? Because I’m trying to get a tuner maybe Diablo sport tuner but I did over head that I might need an unlocked PCM I have a 2009

[@dwebster1337]

Thanks for the clarification. Really appreciate your insight and your videos.

[@enlamiramxes]

do you have a link for the v8 vversion fan for a 2016 5.7l?

[@Reptitude]

You could also go to a 180 or 190 thermostat to aid in cooling. I would prefer 190, but to each there own it is your truck at the end of the day.

[@wilborth5th]

Great video I’m thinking to put this fan on my Dodge Ram van which is my conversion home, maybe you’ll have an advice for me is a 2000 Dodge Ram van v8 5.9 I’m always trying to make it efficient gas mileage wise, thanks again for your video

[@robstaylor4234]

Can you do this with the new models

[@keithfrank1303]

Some newer Rams have active grill shutters from what I have found the temp they open can not be adjusted even with a tuner like the electric fan . There are vids on this issue with options on how to deal with these . My 2012 to my surprise does not have the grill shutters simply making things easier . Do your research know your needs cooking a 5.7 not a good idea .

[@nkf_gh]

Can alfaobd be used right adjust the temperature settings?

[@E90Adrian]

I have a 2019 ram 1500 bighorn classic i heard those are basically the 4th gen ram just updated would my 2019 still have the mechanical fan ?

[@mweezy]

I have a 2010 Ram 1500 5.7 and I never seen my coolant temp guage needle right in the center. It's usually quarter way up, even when it's close to 30°C (86°F) outside. So with that being said, I'm going to remove the mechanical factory fan and just run the small electric one.

[@mweezy]

@Jay Garcia So far so good with zero issues. I'm thinking of buying the V6 E-Fan though because it's small and more powerful.

[@utubedude2842]

Any mpg improvements?

[@Logann776]

I have a 2017 ram 1500 5.7l and jjst want to know if the temps get better with the efan v6 vs the stock fual mechanical and efan

[@DragonKnighte2798]

What tuner works best for editing the fan temp parameters and setting it for fuel economy. 2010 TRX4 5.7. I want to set the low fan speed to 189 and the High fan speed at 195. I then want to set my hemi to get 16mph period.

[@tedgrim7843]

My electric fan is staying on constantly what can I do to fix it

[@BBBILLY86]

Thanks for giving us locked guys some great info.

[@JLROD75]

Is there a difference in the 6.4 hemi With putting the fan in. My truck is a 2018 ram 2500 with a 6.4 hemi. And I would really like to do the upgrade..

[@juangarza1300]

I have a 2013 ram with the 5.7 what is the part number for the fan

[@valvalentine5935]

Will this fan fit my 2016 dodge ram 1500 sport crew cab 4x4

[@adamstache1423]

Is there a reason that the fan may start to run hard from a morning start. Runs loud 1st to 2nd and makes it shift hard too.. I replaced the fan clutch already and still doing the same thing..

[@nelsonnegron1823]

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

[@larrygunter1819]

Hello just had my Engine light come on it says the grill shutters and just noticed truck truck running hotter. Does this have anything to do with the electric fan not coming on unless I turn ac on? 2019 ram thanks

[@knotreelpretty7869]

Why did you decide to put the clutch fan back on

[@roger14ize]

So I put an efan on my 2012 ram 1500 and put a 180 thermostat I also have a tuner on it but my fan won't shut off... my temperature goes as low as 185 but efan still running tia

[@mikegalifos7145]

I was considering it. But as a mechanic for 30 years. I kinda think it is better to have one to back up the other. If electric fan quits you still have the mechanical to cool engine. So you are not stranded.

[@cadenjackson8086]

How would you have enough room for that in the engine bay? We have an 07’ 1500 and I don’t see there being enough room for both (I don’t have much mechanical experience)

[@Logann776]

Is it worth removing the e fan and srock mechanical fan for the v6 fan or is it better to keep stock setup with mechanical fan to keep temps cool tryna find out if it is worth going to v6 fan instead of the e fan and mechanical fan but im worried about temps and towing etc

[@bigchris753]

What’s the part number on that v6 fan I looked on rock auto and there’s a few for the 2012 with the 3.7 L v6 but some say they have the three wire plug instead of the two...

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Link in the description 👆

[@thomashilliard8588]

@@BoostedMotorsports It's not there in the description Please post in this thread

[@adejanonjanson]

Hello, did you install a Dorman Fan or a MOPAR Fan? The link under the video takes me to a Dorman Fan. If you install a Dorman, how is the quality of the fan so far?

[@Coreyb577]

Im doing this swap to my truck and im trying to figure out witch diablo tuner will have the capability of changing the fan kick on temp. Please help

[@nawfnawf713]

Did you get it to work? I’m asking because I’m in the Same situation

[@ericklidia95]

why did you went back to stock on the fans

[@Montego6500]

I just ordered the pulsar for my 15 and the cts 3 display. Can I use that or alfa obd to adjust thebfan on temp? Thanks.

[@Mr._L30.]

Can I still do the same change out even though I have a 4.7l?

[@Motoz65]

What’s your opinion on Pulsar? Cams? And cold air intake

[@Mp.Fabrication]

At what temps should the Efans be adjusted to on HP Tuners??

[@cat5tracker581]

What is the OEM P/N needed for efan?

[@miguelvillezcas8426]

Brother I got the same truck. Where can I find some wheels like that?

[@jason3714]

Would you recommend it for towing?

[@sanjuangarcia8262]

Can I do this on a dodge 2013 pickup, yes or no.

[@mattbertrand2077]

@BoostedMotorsports or anyone that knows .. I did the fan swap (no tune) months ago and definitely noticed mpg gains (3+mpg) and throttle response. But now it's hot and humid and my a/c is struggling. I thought it needed a charge but it was right where it needed to be when I bought the refill kit. I just purchased a tuner. Will that help blow cooler air? Or should I change out the thermostat? If so, what degree stat should I change it out to? 190? Thanks in advance ..

[@christopherscott8455]

I have a 14 ram 1500 and I did the efan swap with the v6 efan from a 2010... no tune (and I don't want to get one) and the thermostat is stock... temp gets to 220 and the fan comes on and drops it down to around 200... but my problem now is the when sitting at idle the truck will begin to almost stall and rev back up and then almost stall again and continue this cycle... any insights on what's causing this? I also have the vararam air intake but I had this installed before the fan swap and the truck ran fine. thanks for any info you may have!

[@NoriegasGaming]

Did yoy figure out the problem ?

[@Xeil]

I've got an 02 with the 5.9 and just had my SECOND clutch fan fail on me and this time it was within a few weeks of installing the new one. So i'm definitely wanting an electric conversion. Saw you building a 5.9 an wondered if which brand I should be looking at.

[@KingManga360]

would i able to do the same thing on my 2015 ram 2500?

[@60hmariner]

I have a 2016 5.7 ram. If i change the intake to the k and n cold air, and change the muffler to a magnaflow, do i need to get it tuned?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Nope you can just install those. You would benefit more from a tune but it will run just fine

[@60hmariner]

Thank you

[@jimh2951]

You will not need a tuner with these simple bolt on mods.

[@LineDriveBros]

What specific fuse controls the electric condenser fan you mentioned? I need to check the fuse and relay before buying a new one

[@alexlimones8056]

So you saying you removed a v8 stock fan for a v6 stock fan? Just clarifying

[@radiouniquefm]

Hi I love your contents a lot specifically that hellcat swap can't wait for you to do the first start-up. So I have a question about the fan swap the one that you listed when I put it on Amazon it automatically told me doesn't fit my truck which is still good right cause it for a v6 2006-2012 right i have a 2018 big horn 1500 4x4

[@808k20a2]

So if your AC is broke the e-fan will not work, due to it being an AC fan primarily and not a cooling fan.

[@nexusofice9135]

Just to clarify... If you have a NEWER year V8 truck you want to order the OLDER V6 fan for it because the NEWER Truck has the same connector as the OLDER V6 fan?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Correct. Link is in the description for the v6 fan you want to order 💪

[@michaelscofield2730]

@@BoostedMotorsports its actually not. Visit the link. It references a fan plug with 3 pins. The 4th gen V8 Rams only have two pins.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

@@michaelscofield2730 you have much to learn bud but do as you please

[@michaelscofield2730]

@@BoostedMotorsports not trying to be rude. what am I missing? I literally just checked my truck. I have the dorman 410 fan installed that you have linked here but I had to create a small wiring harness to make it work because the plugs didnt match up. 2 pin versus 3 pin. Happy to supply photos. I'm actually trying to replace the fan because it is off balance and the blades strike the housing. Just wanting to make sure I get the correct part and OEM is discontinued.

[@knightwing4]

How does that effect the grill shutters.

[@user-bz2ri3nd6w]

Hello so what if I did the efan conversion along with the active grille shutter delete to allow the air flow to keep it cooler would that work better ??

[@timothylarson104]

ThAnk you very informative I have this truck and just might remove the mechanical, and go with the bigger electric one!

[@3guysgarage]

Appreciate this video. I’ve been keeping track of the small mods I’ve done to my ram on my youtube page but definitely want to free up some power out of my truck so I believe this will be my next mod

[@Adam_C_anadian]

Hey brother Great videos as always! Question... I have a 2018 ram limited and want to remove the mechanical fan... my question is... where would you go to get the pcm unlocked? I would consider getting the tuner as I also want to program the mds system to be off all the time.... its such a pain to do it thorough the transmission + and - buttons every time... ... I baught a v8 and want to keep it a v8... Thanks again for the great videos!

[@TheRamGuy]

Did you ever do this? I got my Diablo Trinity 2 tuner with PCM swap I think from Moes Performance and had Jay Greene tune it

[@rubenlopez4208]

What tuner should I use for a 2017 ram

[@michaelboisselle8590]

You guys kill me lmaooooo, most of the questions asked are explained in the video, thanks for the info I'll be doing the 180 thermostat and the electric fan on my 17 hemi ram

[@paulpopp1999]

How'd it go,? I got mine today and noticed that the pins in the plug are ah little different but my plug plugs right in. I'll be installing it tomorrow, hopefully no problems.

[@jameswaters3599]

He did say that the 180 degree thermostat may throw a code or not activate the grill shutters. Did you do a tune? Which tuner? Or did it throw any codes? I did the v6 swap from the Amazon link at the top of comments with good results but want to change the thermostat as I change the coolant and have so many questions before I run into issues.

[@justingarza5575]

So I wouldn’t need a tuner if I want to change to the efan that you have. I’ve been looking it up in There’s lot of people that say I do in don’t. Cause at the moment a tuner is out my Budget.

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Without a tune fan will come on at 220* or when you turn the ac on instead of around 195-205

[@devildog660]

Is there enough room to run the V6 fan along with the mechanical stock fan

[@rainydayreptiles3967]

Yes more then enough

[@TrumpsEarBandage]

What’s the point? The v6 fan eliminates the mechanical fan which reduces parasitic loss

[@thomashillman3801]

What about 5.7 2017 laramie 390 h.pwr

[@jesseschmucker52]

FYI the stock v8 fan works fine no need to waste money buying the v6 fan. 6 months never overheated once

[@mikewalker2933]

Would it be better to change the thermostat to 180 and put in electric fan would that be better

[@drodss]

I was wondering the same thing

[@chetlangford2144]

What's a good fan for a 2008 ram? 5.7. spal good or should I use this e fan??? Ty

[@alergl9842]

Hmm what if I got the 160 thermostat?

[@kookiethebear]

Why did you remove the V6 fan and put it back to stock?

[@paulpopp1999]

Cause he sold it.

[@jimh2951]

He sold the truck

[@pee-jaysram1879]

nice recap on the electric fan. looking at the fan delete late summer..

[@rammzilla3340]

At what threshold did you set it at ? (Program)

[@ryanpressman6973]

Quick question what kind of tuner would you use to have the fan kick on earlier... I have a 2013 1500

[@venomrogue1]

Is AlfaOBD capable of changing the temp of when the fan kicks on?

[@williamn8573]

You figure this out?

[@HennyTRX3773]

Can u do this to a 2019 ram2500 6.4

[@kilobear1979]

when removing mechanical fan and trying just stock efan, should i remove the shroud or leave it in?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

I would leave the shroud just to try and channel some of the air a little better at least but probably won’t make a big difference

[@SergioG111]

BoostedMotorsports I have a 2012 ram 1500. Will the e fan work on my truck? This sounds like a good upgrade I want put it on mine. And do I need a tuner after I install the e fan?

[@j.dmalone6544]

I watched this video 3 days ago. I'm waiting for my v6 fan to come. I tried driving on the e fan. I'm making the comment from the parking lot of a fire station because my truck is over heating. From only the a/c fan. Thanks

[@suquu9153]

There is no use in getting a tune all you can tune in the Diablo Sport i3 is AC fan setting's ON, or AC fan settings off, that's it there is no tune for heat setting on or of don't get sucked in.

[@willistheman1755]

I have a 2005 1500 Daytona is this a option with that?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

There’s no stock drop in solution but flex a lite makes one for the 3rd gen trucks 👍

[@outbackwack368]

I just did this mod and now my entire cabin and steering wheel vibrate when it kicks in. I'm wondering if it's out of balance. How can I check that? Thanks!

[@thomashilliard8588]

Not finding the part number in the description, but I'm on my mobile phone.