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08-10-2011, 11:25 AM
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What's the best way to keep everything cool?
I have a '79 SWB Bonanza w/ 357ci engine. I have a 3 row radiator, I am installing a trans cooler, and eventually a Gen IV Vintage Air System. Few questions...
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2008 Yamaha Zuma 50cc - Daily Driver 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza SWB; 357ci, TH400, 3.73 Posi - Daily Driver 1976 Chevrolet Sport Van SWB; 355ci, TH350, 2.73 Open - Rape Free  1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S; 455ci, TH400, 2.73 Open - SOLD (but I still claim to own it from time to time) |
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08-10-2011, 12:50 PM
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Re: What's the best way to keep everything cool?
Ice cubes.
 Just kidding, But I would try to mount the condensor first, then radiator and try to put the trans cooler off to the side of the condensor/radiator. This way it is not blocking anything and still get sufficient cooling. As for a fan I've read that some guys run the Jeep 4.7L fan and it seems to work. I still have my mechanical fan, so maybe someone that does have an electric fan will be able to help you out more.
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08-10-2011, 12:58 PM
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Re: What's the best way to keep everything cool?
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2008 Yamaha Zuma 50cc - Daily Driver 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza SWB; 357ci, TH400, 3.73 Posi - Daily Driver 1976 Chevrolet Sport Van SWB; 355ci, TH350, 2.73 Open - Rape Free 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S; 455ci, TH400, 2.73 Open - SOLD (but I still claim to own it from time to time) |
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08-12-2011, 04:45 PM
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Re: What's the best way to keep everything cool?
Any Electric fan suggestions?
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2008 Yamaha Zuma 50cc - Daily Driver 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza SWB; 357ci, TH400, 3.73 Posi - Daily Driver 1976 Chevrolet Sport Van SWB; 355ci, TH350, 2.73 Open - Rape Free 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S; 455ci, TH400, 2.73 Open - SOLD (but I still claim to own it from time to time) |
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08-12-2011, 05:09 PM
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Location: New River AZ
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Re: What's the best way to keep everything cool?
I would have said move to Alaska myself.
Are you overheating with everything listed? I live in Phoenix and its not uncomon for us to have several 115 degree days in a row and I have not had overheating issues unless there was a problem with my radiator or thermostat. My first K5 had what was known as a desert tank radiator, 4-rows and it stayed plenty cool, but just running a stock setup in my other trucks I never really overheated, or i should say my truck never did.
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08-12-2011, 05:09 PM
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Re: What's the best way to keep everything cool?
i have a cooling fan from a 2010 volvo XC70 Diesel its a big and a smaller one they will move enough air too keep my 6.2 plenty cool
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08-12-2011, 06:56 PM
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Re: What's the best way to keep everything cool?
Mine keeps cool with an over-sized radiator/trans-cooler. with the condenser up front. its been running no more than 160 in Florida's super high humidity(index around 120)
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