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highperf4x4 04-13-2010 01:55 AM
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Sweet!

djmachinist 04-13-2010 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 3916822)
You can get a nice aluminum radiator made to fit our trucks on ebay for around 300-400 and fans for 100-200 plus a controller for another 100. So for 500-700 you can get that setup....2K would be for name brand griffen or be-cool rad and fans but there are some cheap alternatives that board members have used and been happy with.
Thanks for the info, I called "Be-Cool" tech line, and I told them what I had. They gave me the following part numbers for a direct-fit alum radiator/with twin 11" fans/controller & hardware kit: No. 82058. also part No. 75095-air cond. relay kit. Be-Cool says this set-up is good up to 500HP engines. Summit racing had everything in stock, I should have it by thursday. Another issue put to rest!!;);) Cost= $1400.00

Dale

72BlckButy 04-13-2010 02:16 PM
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Dale, that thing looks good on all 4's. Money well spent. :D

BB72CHEVKT 04-13-2010 04:09 PM
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Looks great. If I were you I might have to talk to the guy leaning against the truck though...

djmachinist 04-14-2010 06:54 PM
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Bumbera's has finished most of the engine plumbing and throttle/trans kick down cables. The air Cleaner looks good.........;)

highperf4x4 04-14-2010 09:48 PM
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That's gonna be too slick to drive!!! :metal:

djmachinist 04-14-2010 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by highperf4x4 (Post 3920686)
That's gonna be too slick to drive!!! :metal:
Nah, Its going to be a daily driver, thats why I did not chrome out the engine.;)

Dale

djmachinist 04-15-2010 07:01 AM
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I checked the rear shock angle on the rear end, bounced the rear up and down, the shocks are not doing much dampening at the 35 deg. angle they are at now since I lowered the truck:waah: I guess I will order the shock relocator brackets from early and stand the shocks up more vertical. Also the Steering Column bearings are shot, real sloppy:waah:......Oh well, its only money...Ouch!!!!!..............but I'm having a good time:lol:

Dale

highperf4x4 04-15-2010 09:04 AM
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:lol:

72BlckButy 04-15-2010 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by djmachinist (Post 3921254)
Oh well, its only money...Ouch!!!!!..............but I'm having a good time:lol:

Dale
That's something I learned all to long ago... you only live once right? :D

I hope because I've been spending my retirement fund like its going out of style, and I have 20+ years before I can retire.

Cole Trickle 04-15-2010 02:22 PM
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Neat build.....

She will be a great looking truck with all the modern bells and whistles when your done:metal::smoke:

big mike71 04-15-2010 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 3921726)
That's something I learned all to long ago... you only live once right? :D

I hope because I've been spending my retirement fund like its going out of style, and I have 20+ years before I can retire.
I won't be able to retire until they close the lid on my casket.:lol:

big mike71 04-15-2010 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by djmachinist (Post 3916750)
The Bumbera guys talked to me about the radiator and fan issue now that the engine and trans is installed. since I am also installing a Vintage Air System, they suggest a custom aluminum radiator with twin electric fans. The catch is it cost about two grand.....ouch!!!!! Any body have a alternative solution?

Thanks,
Dale
I have Vintage Air and a factory radiator with no overheating issues. How tall are your new tires?

djmachinist 04-15-2010 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by big mike71 (Post 3922225)
I have Vintage Air and a factory radiator with no overheating issues. How tall are your new tires?
Mike,

28" dia. rear tires, 3.73 rear end.

Dale

djmachinist 04-16-2010 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by big mike71 (Post 3922225)
I have Vintage Air and a factory radiator with no overheating issues. How tall are your new tires?
Mike,
Another thought on why you are doing fine on your stock radiator set-up compared to my radiator needs here in houston.......I know it gets hot in the summer in Missouri however in Houston the average summer day is in the mid to upper 90's with 90 percent humidity. Heat transfer devices do not work very efficent in these conditions. What I bought may seem like a little overkill, but better safe than sorry.;) I grew up in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in North Texas. It gets darn hot there too, but the Humidity is on average about 40 percent. I have lived in Houston for twenty five years and have never got used to the summer weather down here!!!:waah:

Oh....Nate, Retirement, Whats that?!!!

Dale

djmachinist 04-16-2010 12:44 PM
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Radiator install pics, Bumbera's did a great job installing the engine/trans/radiator components, the attention to detail is amazing with all the custom fabricated little brackets for the wiring and hoses!!! The radiator overflow catch tank came out nice!!!!

Dale:metal:

djmachinist 04-16-2010 12:47 PM
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The new driveshaft arrived while I was there......Sweet!.....

Dale

VA72C10 04-16-2010 02:58 PM
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cool! Looking good and coming right along. You'll be enjoying it in no time!

big mike71 04-16-2010 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by djmachinist (Post 3922345)
Mike,

28" dia. rear tires, 3.73 rear end.

Dale
Thanks, I measured my truck, but not the tires. It is not lowered and it measured alittle over 31" in the front and alittle under 32" in the back.

big mike71 04-16-2010 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by djmachinist (Post 3923585)
Radiator install pics, Bumbera's did a great job installing the engine/trans/radiator components, the attention to detail is amazing with all the custom fabricated little brackets for the wiring and hoses!!! The radiator overflow catch tank came out nice!!!!

Dale:metal:
Very nice setup.

djmachinist 04-16-2010 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by big mike71 (Post 3924299)
Thanks, I measured my truck, but not the tires. It is not lowered and it measured alittle over 31" in the front and alittle under 32" in the back.
Mike,
My truck is lowered 2.5 in. in the front and 3 in. in the rear, measured from the top of the wheelwheels-31 in. in the rear & 30" in the front. I really do not want to lower it anymore.
Looks like your truck is just a bit higher than mine.

Dale

highperf4x4 04-17-2010 03:27 AM
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Man you sneak alot of stuff in here while I'm not watching!!!


Looking sharp though!

big mike71 04-17-2010 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by djmachinist (Post 3874968)
Ok, I ordered Falken Ziex S/TZ-01 size P275/50R-17 for the rear and
P255/50R-17 for the front. I think this may work. Thanks for the Heads-up.

Dale
If I have a 9" wide rear wheel what size tire would about the same height as a 275/50 -17. Thanks

djmachinist 04-18-2010 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by big mike71 (Post 3925573)
If I have a 9" wide rear wheel what size tire would about the same height as a 275/50 -17. Thanks
Mike,

What dia of wheel are you using?

big mike71 04-18-2010 06:12 PM
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17"


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