Winter fronts
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Your thought is on par. The primary purpose of a winter front is to reduce the amount of cold air being forced across the radiator and into the engine compartment while moving down the road. They provide very little effect while standing still. To provide full effect the gaping hole in the front bumper should be addressed as well...
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I have to say I am disappointed with the technology of this truck. I would expect it to be able to brew a good espresso. Based on the reading decreased caffeine levels via a sensor on the steering well. Sort of like the excerise bike at the gym. 
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This is my first diesel, so excuse the dumb question, but. At what temps is it ok to use a winter front? My concern would be overheating. I live in Buffalo so average winter temps teens and 20's with maybe a week of 0 or below at best. Mine is a daily driver so usually short trips.
Also has anyone found another cover other than the one Darren has?
Also has anyone found another cover other than the one Darren has?
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Nope no OEM cover....It will like previosly said, help warm up the engine quicker when driving, but not at idle. It does keep then engine compartment warmer when going down the road as well. My 7.3 was louder than snot at -20F, but with the cover in front purred like it was 50F outside.
With warmer air compartment temps, the engine thus well run more efficiently, in a shorter time, than with out the front on.
Once the PCM detects the engine winter front is engaged, and the coolant is at proper temp, it well start the coffee brewer in back, heat it to 103 F, and pour the coffee, and place it in your mug holder too.....oh wait...that's the $1000 winter front..not the $70 model.
With warmer air compartment temps, the engine thus well run more efficiently, in a shorter time, than with out the front on.
Once the PCM detects the engine winter front is engaged, and the coolant is at proper temp, it well start the coffee brewer in back, heat it to 103 F, and pour the coffee, and place it in your mug holder too.....oh wait...that's the $1000 winter front..not the $70 model.
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Nope no OEM cover....It will like previosly said, help warm up the engine quicker when driving, but not at idle. It does keep then engine compartment warmer when going down the road as well. My 7.3 was louder than snot at -20F, but with the cover in front purred like it was 50F outside.
With warmer air compartment temps, the engine thus well run more efficiently, in a shorter time, than with out the front on.
Once the PCM detects the engine winter front is engaged, and the coolant is at proper temp, it well start the coffee brewer in back, heat it to 103 F, and pour the coffee, and place it in your mug holder too.....oh wait...that's the $1000 winter front..not the $70 model.
With warmer air compartment temps, the engine thus well run more efficiently, in a shorter time, than with out the front on.
Once the PCM detects the engine winter front is engaged, and the coolant is at proper temp, it well start the coffee brewer in back, heat it to 103 F, and pour the coffee, and place it in your mug holder too.....oh wait...that's the $1000 winter front..not the $70 model.
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I would think a winter front might, but I haven't looked as to where exactly the cold air is sucked into the Air Filter duct very closely, it certainly could help keep the area warmer, and thus one wouldn't end up with a ice block air Filter...
Maybe Tom (Crazy001) will chime in, he has some experience with freezing up the air filter....
Maybe Tom (Crazy001) will chime in, he has some experience with freezing up the air filter....
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here are the ones custom made by alaska tent & tarp company that we use at work. we install them on gas and diesel for all the trucks going to the north slope of alaska.
i have this one opened since its on a gas truck in this case.
i have this one opened since its on a gas truck in this case.
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