Started work on katzkin install. Working on rear seats first, should have pics soon .

 

Why would you want to do this? Doesn't it take away from an already weak engine?

 

INTERIOR RAIN SOAKED

 

From an energy standpoint, not really. The electric fan requires X kW of electricity to run, which is supplied by the battery and alternator, which is spun by the engine.

However, this option only seems to make sense for hot climates. In cold climates it might cool the engine below the normal operating temperatures, even though there is a flux valve at the radiator. Also, it stops cooling the engine when it stops. I noticed, in my JK, that the fan still runs for a bit after I turn it off and sometimes kicks in immediately after I turn it on if I just park my Jeep for a couple minutes (e.g. dropping my son at school). How does it account for that?

Also, in hot climates, in stop-and-go traffic I imagine having the electric is a good idea since it spins much faster than the mechanical, thus providing more cool air? Or the mechanical already draws more same amount of air at lower speeds?

 

Don't forget to pull the drain plugs under the rear storage bin or under the factory jack and tools.

I did, I think that's where all the mosquitoes in my neighborhood came from.

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I'm pretty sure it won't over cool the engine. The thermostat takes care of that. Cars and trucks have had mechanical fans from the beginning. Stops cooling when the engine stops? That has been the case from the beginning, too. No harm there.
I've never had my electric fan stay on after shutdown, even when the water temperature was calling for it to be on.
The transmission has always come right up to 80°F, even when it was below zero here. So, I don't see over cooling as an issue with the transmission. 80°F is the temperature at which normal shifting resumes. I'll know for sure if this makes a difference this winter.

Even with an aux cooler, the trans temp will climb when in traffic and off road, due to reduced air flow through the grill. This will keep the air flowing into and out of the engine bay. It's bound to keep everything a lot cooler.

I'll know after a few tankfuls if there is a significant increase in gas consumption.

So far, it looks like the intent of this mod is being accomplished: lowering the overall temperature of everything that generates heat, and forcing that heat out of the engine bay.
I won't see any possible negative effects until it's been installed a while, and at least through a winter.
Positive and negative will receive equal time in future reports.

 

That looks badass!!!

 

Got my jeep back from the dealership after being there for two month

 

Brought mine all the way back to stock in prep for a trade-in on a '12. . . Looks kinda weird now. . .

 

1.5" ******* wheel spacers
2" Coil spacers
Still waiting for the tires