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Radiator and Intercooler options - need help DMax guys

Old Feb 23, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Default Radiator and Intercooler options - need help DMax guys

Im still assembling parts for my 12v - Silverado swap.

Im now looking into which factory Dmax rads and intercoolers are the best options. I've heard that the LBZ radiators are the biggest, but Im not sure on an intercooler.

Also - has anyone tried to do the electric fan swap from the 1/2 ton trucks?

Thanks guys - I've found factory replacement rads on Summit for ~$300, but at the price of an intercooler, I want to be sure.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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has anyone tried to do the electric fan swap from the 1/2 ton trucks
from everything i've researched there is no electric fan option out yet that will replace the engine fan completely. it may be ok for just cursing around but if you ever pulled a load then it wont keep up with the cooling requirements.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2012 | 02:41 PM
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HMMMM.... I had a Taurus fan on my Dodge and it was the same if not a little better, and that's with 10k lbs behind it... I dont really plan on pulling much with this truck, as I have a stock 2wd Dodge 350 for work...
 
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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as far as I know 2004lb7 is right, the factory fan will pull more cfm than any electric
 
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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From the electric fan manufacturer's comments that I've read, they don’t recommend electric fans for pulling heavy loads, but if you're not going to be pulling much you shouldn't have a problem.

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From the electric fan manufacturer's comments that I've read, they don’t recommend electric fans for pulling heavy loads, but if you're not going to be pulling much you shouldn't have a problem.

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Dang touch screens!
 

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