Got a cooling issue!
07-27-2010, 01:44 PM
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Got a cooling issue!
He's the deal i have a 01 siverado 5.3 tsp 220, cai, stock manifolds somewhat built tranny with a tb stall. My prob is when im in traffic or just sitting idling for more than say 5min my temps gauge will go to 220-260 i can cool it down when i start driving but the humid heat arouns here is making it a pain to drive. Now i know the reason, i have a bodylift and has moved my fan shroud from being directly in front of my radiator. Yes i know e-fans will fix this but i am on a budget seeing how i have two kids, truck takes back seat. My question is for the time being will a 160 t-stat help this problem? I dont want to hurt my motor or tranny. Any ideas? Suggestions? I will do efans before next summer just need something to help now
07-27-2010, 02:04 PM
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take your hood off?? nah just kidding. you can't find an electric fan for cheap in a junk yard or something. i think paying for an electric fan now is cheaper than buying a motor later. maybe a t-stat will help for a little bit, but too much bumper to bumper traffic at a time will still make it hot. maybe find a newer route to work.
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07-29-2010, 08:20 PM
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If you're on a budget, the 05 truck fans might just break your bank, as they require a 34" radiator and your truck has a 28" radiator. LS1 or LT1 fans would be cheaper. Search the entire GM section for "efans" and you'll find thread upon thread of info. Basically all you'll need is fans, a harness, and the PCM tuned to turn them on. You can also bypass the PCM tune with a manual toggle switch or a FlexALite probe that that pushes into the radiator, although those probes have been known to fail without warning.