> > OK guys, I got my trailer hitch on today, and my air assist system
should
> be
> > here soon.I want to know-is it ok to tow in fifth gear with my NV-3500
or
> is
> > that a big no/no.I've never had a truck with overdrive, so I'm not
> > sure.#2-Does anybody know where I could get a cooler for my 9.25" rear
and
> > my 5-speed? I change the fluid with synthetics in the transmission and
> > rearend every 3,000 miles, but I still don't like the idea of that fluid
> > getting hot.#3-Is there anyway to make my motor run cooler? I don't like
> for
> > that temp gauge to touch 190 and mine is consistently up there around
200,
> > sometimes 210 if I leave it idling for more than about 20 minutes.#4-has
> > anybody ever tried to swap an NV-4500 in place of an NV-3500? please
post
> if
> > you can be of any help,thanks, WILL coughlin@centuryinter.net
> > 2000 reg. cab 4.7L/5-spd/3.92sg sport+ heavy duty everything
>
> I really really wouldnt worry about the rear end overheating, especially
> since you change it that frequently and especially since you use synthetic
> fluid for the diff. Sythetics will offer exceptional protection and will
> last alot longer than conventional diff fluid. Depending on what size the
> rear diff is on your 2000 Dakota, you might be able to buy a 'finned'
> aftermarket aluminum diff cover, which can lower operating temps.
> http://www.mag-hytec.com/
> For the engine, have you tried any type of coolant additive, which is
simply
> added to the coolant and can lower coolant/engine temps upto 30degrees.
> Redline makes a product called Water Watter. You may also want to add an
> electric fan perhaps to the front of the radiator, if you are that
concerned
> with engine temps. I dont see why you couldnt add a tranny cooler for
manual
> trannys. I have run a tranny cooler meant for a 1ton Chevy for 100,000+
> miles and have changed the ATF every year, so far ZERO tranny problems and
> it still shifts great with 122,000+ miles on it with no tranny work.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
Or maybe call around and see if there is a heavy duty super cooler radiator
available for your Dak.
Kyle
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