Keeping coolant and transmission temps under control when towing in the summer heat

[Geotrash]

Did you do the AFM/DoD delete on both of your trucks?

Only on the '12 (L94). The '07 doesn't have AFM (L92).

 

[Geotrash]

a billet torque converter, mine was done with one from a local manufacture from the san jose, ca area, "saxco", there not a "brand name" company but are popular with the locals

Same. Mine was from a national overhauler that my transmission shop works with, called CVC. It's an upgraded OEM unit with a billet cover (stronger, less flex and ballooning), and a stronger lock-up clutch mechanism. The model is BU60FHD.

 

[mikeyss]

Seriously? I figured at the minimum the plug wires would need to be protected. Usually it’s plug shields and wrapping the headers.
Is yours a 5.3l and is it 2WD/AWD or 4WD? There’s quite a difference in fitment and choice selection between the 5.3l and the 6.2l?

The plug wire and the way the header tubes are positioned, it's like factory. Mine is a 6.2l and 4WD. Once I get it back from getting the exhaust done, I'll snap pics of the plug wires

 

[alpha_omega]

The plug wire and the way the header tubes are positioned, it's like factory. Mine is a 6.2l and 4WD. Once I get it back from getting the exhaust done, I'll snap pics of the plug wires

Good to know. When I was first looking at them Doug Thorley shorties were the only ones that I found that would work with our setup without then being more or less custom built.

saxco

Noted…

The model is BU60FHD.

…billet is the way to go.

 

[alpha_omega]

Did you guys ever get a chance to check the current draw on the 500w vs 700w fans? I’m still curious if the 700w is going to need the larger amp alternator and if so what size?

 

[wsteele]

Did you guys ever get a chance to check the current draw on the 500w vs 700w fans? I’m still curious if the 700w is going to need the larger amp alternator and if so what size?

So I am just guessing here, but I would say the 700W fans draw about 40% more current than the 500W...

 

[Geotrash]

So I am just guessing here, but I would say the 700W fans draw about 40% more current than the 500W...

There's always one in every crowd. For context, some of us aren't sure if we actually already have the 700W fans as part of the max towing package our rigs came with - even if they don't have the K5L code. And, alpha is looking for info on how much they actually draw in the real world to see if a larger alternator is needed. But your point is valid - it should only be another 16 amps or so.

 

[Doubeleive]

160amp, same as what they put on the cop cars, Personally I run a 325amp mechman

 

[wsteele]

There's always one in every crowd. For context, some of us aren't sure if we actually already have the 700W fans as part of the max towing package our rigs came with - even if they don't have the K5L code. And, alpha is looking for info on how much they actually draw in the real world to see if a larger alternator is needed. But your point is valid - it should only be another 16 amps or so.

Just foolin’ around..

 

[alpha_omega]

No harm no foul Steele…I have had plenty of practice dealing with clowns. Usually around about the end of week one it looks like someone slapped their jester smile sideways when they ask:
“professor will this stuff be on the final exam?”

To which I happily respond: “No, but it will be on the quiz you all are taking in about….seven minutes.”