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Old 07-27-2012, 01:41 AM
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Ok so I live in Vegas, and as everyone knows its hot as crap here! my truck has been running hot, but thats my fault, i put electric fans on and took the clutch fan off, long story short the fans weren't powerful enough, so i put the clutch fan back on, but cut the stock shroud so its still overheating, but what im going to do is get a new shroud and put one of the electric fans on the ac condensor then it will be good! But ive been looking around and thinking of doing a trans cooler with a trans temp gauge and and and external oil cooler, any opinions on this? i think it would be best for me do to the fact i live in vegas and do a bunch of stop and go driving!
 
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Old 07-27-2012, 08:12 AM
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Have you flushed the cooling system? It may be restricted, causing poor cooling efficiency, which would lead to overheating.
 
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Are electric fans worth it? Should I install them in my pickup? And if so, is it better to design a system of my own or get a kit of some sort? (If somebody makes them)
 
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Are electric fans worth it? Should I install them in my pickup? And if so, is it better to design a system of my own or get a kit of some sort? (If somebody makes them)

Design your own set up? Depends on your abilities and budget. Proper selection of equip, etc.

For a sure bet, I would recommend http://www.tcpperformance.com/

Not the cheapest, but well built, easy installation, great customer service, and works like a champ. Includes customs shroud that clears up some space.

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Are electric fans worth it? Should I install them in my pickup? And if so, is it better to design a system of my own or get a kit of some sort? (If somebody makes them)
Search for a thread by 2x1972. He went through lots of good info on that question. Either path is doable for people.
 
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Thanks guys, but my system isnt clogged, just got new radiater and hoses and thermostat! it runs perfectely fine when the weather is cooler, i just dont really want to hassle with electric fans right know, maybe later on down the road when i have 500 dollars to spend on a kit i will!
 
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There can be restrictions in the block cooling passages as well. I would flush it if I was you.
 



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