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    Quote Originally Posted by sleeper1500 View Post
    ya gotta realize that the cooler tstat will keep the coolant flowing more often, so less time in the rad. Quite often overlooked.
    So are you saying it's a bad idea being in such a hot climate?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bangbangskeetskeet View Post
    So are you saying it's a bad idea being in such a hot climate?

    Well, possibly. It has it's ups and downs. It will cool better going down the road, but sitting still you'll be screwed. Just really watch your temps til you get the money Travis.

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    To the OP, sounds like your clutch fan is going bad. Course your plans to go efans will fix that.

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    A 160 tstat is $30 at orileys. I'm definitely saving for the Trick efans.
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    i was having the same issues trav
    i put in the 160 tstat.. .got my tune setup for efans.. cuz trucks with clutch fans dont have that setup in the tune, made a harness, got efans on the cheap.. and its been ok.. until i blow a fuse then the temp goes up.. but normally stays at 180, even sitting in traffic.. i figured out my fuse popping issue, so now thats not a problem.
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    i just scored a set of ls1 fans off ebay for 65 shipped. Maybe that will help with power and cooling in these humid 100 degree GA temps
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trevor View Post
    i just scored a set of ls1 fans off ebay for 65 shipped. Maybe that will help with power and cooling in these humid 100 degree GA temps
    I wish we had 100 degree days...well we do but it doesn't get down to 100 till around 8:30-9:00pm.

    I just got invited to do a taste test for a market research company in 2 weeks paying $130 so I will be clostridium to getting the fans. I'm thinking that I will up to the 14" fan to maybe help fight the stupid temps here.
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    Drain coolant... flush thoroughly... Add 2 bottles of water wetter and the rest distilled water, Then add electric fans later
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