It's funny that this was revived, because I am definitely going to need to remove it. It looks like I've got to go the electric fan route. The plumbing of the upper radiator hose, cold air intake and the addition of the A/C on the passenger side head will prevent me from using the mechanical fan. It is taking up way too much space at the front of the engine. ](*,)
Just another additional cost. :-({|=