How high does your engine temp get when the air conditioning is on
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My stroker does that on the highway running 60-65 without A/C.
If I never get above 45 it runs at 180 or so.
So I should not plan on putting A/C in that truck.
If I never get above 45 it runs at 180 or so.
So I should not plan on putting A/C in that truck.
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what I did was wire the electrical fan that came with the truck to kick on with the a/c so it keeps the temp down unless I sit still then it goes to 190* but never gets to 200* anymore.
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How about a pusher mounted in the void space behind the grille.
Run the power to the new "condenser cooling fan" through a relay. On the control side, wire the coil in series with the compressor clutch feed.
Whenever the compressor clutch pulls in, the condenser cooling fan kicks in too. Doesn't need to be a big unit, just enough to blow away the BTU's picked up in the evap coil.
That way, the main radiator fan can just take care of the engine coolant.
Run the power to the new "condenser cooling fan" through a relay. On the control side, wire the coil in series with the compressor clutch feed.
Whenever the compressor clutch pulls in, the condenser cooling fan kicks in too. Doesn't need to be a big unit, just enough to blow away the BTU's picked up in the evap coil.
That way, the main radiator fan can just take care of the engine coolant.
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THIS^^^ is an awesome idea! I wonder if I can find one at the yard while I'm there... hmmm I wonder what cars if any had push fans in front of the condenser.
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GM dustbuster vans had them too and they are powerful. 1990-96 triplets.
My '89 stays at 190 all day long with the A/C on. Except on the anniversary of when I bought her, she decided then to run a little hotter. :/
My '89 stays at 190 all day long with the A/C on. Except on the anniversary of when I bought her, she decided then to run a little hotter. :/
anyone else?Similar threads
