Re: V6'ers with Superchargers

From: Chris Spotts (ccs138@psu.edu)
Date: Sat Jun 23 2001 - 22:49:32 EDT


any codes yet from the computer?

-Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2001 7:51 PM
Subject: DML: V6'ers with Superchargers

>
> Well,
>
> I went on Marty's recommendation (and Flowkooler as well) and stuck a
> 160 Degree T'Stat and Flowkooler water pump (with 1-can of DEI Radiator
> Relief and 3/4 gallon of coolant). First off, I drained and flushed the
> entire cooling system (block, coolant reservoir, and radiator). Stuck
> the 160 in there, removed the factory water pump and replaced it with a
> Flowkooler pump, and filled it all back up with fresh water, DEI, and
> coolant.
>
> 165-168 degrees MAX with the A/C ON and idling for 20 minutes. Took her
> out and drove her around for a bit (again, with the A/C on) and she
> never got about 165. Power-wise...WOW!! The Supercharged V6's REALLY
> like the 160 degree T'Stat. :)
>
> Coolant Temp: http://www.speedtweaks.net/images/20minutesIdle_withAC.jpg
>
> Water Pump Comparison: http://www.speedtweaks.net/images/Old_New.jpg
> (Flowkooler on LEFT)
>
> Pulley System w/New Lower Radiator Hose and Flowkooler Installed:
> http://www.speedtweaks.net/images/PulleySystem.jpg
>
> - Bernd
>
>



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