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Also, depending upon where it's been, you might check between the condenser and the radiator. I've seen all kinds of crap packed in that area too, and the way your condenser is restricted, it's possible some leaves could've gotten sucked in there creating more airflow restriction.
The condenser combs work great. I restored a Mustang that had an AC condensor that looked like that. Just a little patience and it will make a big difference.
A lot of guys throw grill inserts on to prevent this kind of thing. I'm happy with the Precision brand s/s insert. Make sure you use the summer version when things are hot or you're towing. Winter version is nice if you need to keep things warmer in very cold weather (we see - 40 deg C), but probably not necessary in most climates. Swapping them is a mild pain, but not too bad.
I just bought this truck and I'm pretty sure the previous owner took a power washer to it so I'll work on it and see what I can do thanks for all the help guys!
I hope it goes relatively smoothly for you. If you drive in bug country, it's amazing how badly bugs can plug up that heat exchanger. And if you drive where sprinkling rocks on the road is the preferred method of dealing with ice and snow, they're not kind to it either. I know several people who throw a grill insert on as soon as they buy the truck to keep things clean and straight in there.
I run this one in summer, or when towing heavy in winter: Precision S/S Grill Insert - Summer
And this one when I want to keep a bit more heat in there in winter (would not tow with this or run it in summer): Precision S/S Grill Insert - Winter
I think the grill insert may even have helped spread the impact out a bit when I unfortunately slammed two caribou simultaneously. It wasn't pretty, but I was pretty happy to drive away without any leaks (that bumper was straight and front end was pristine before the hit): Don't mess with caribou
As a bonus, I think the grill inserts look good too
Wow crazy I'll look into it my grille is pretty busted up I threw a coat of black paint on it to make it a little more appealing lol I'll check it out thanks! Is there anything I can run all the time and not worry about it? I'm looking at getting a temp gauge fuel pressure gauge and boost gauge for now as well
I believe you are safe running the summer version any time. I've towed heavy (up to 25,000 lbs GCVW) several times, and the other trucks I know of running this grill insert are company trucks that also tow heavy. It gets to -40 deg C where I drive on occasion, so the winter one is nice to have as well. If I never or rarely saw below -20 deg C, I wouldn't bother with the winter version at all.
If you're going to tune or tow, EGT and Trans Temp are the most important. We run a 4-pod pillar with Boost, EGT, Trans, and Coolant. Now dealing with some other issues, I'm planning to add a fuel pressure gauge and debating between physical and iPhone gauges for Engine Oil Pressure, High Pressure Oil Pressure, and Voltage. For physical gauges, I really like the ISSPRO EV2 (I have basic AutoMeter, which do the job). A warning light on the gauges--or mainly EGT gauge--would be a nice feature. It's easy to forget to watch it when you've been driving for 10hrs. Of course, not everyone makes long drives like that very often.
Enjoy the truck; we've really enjoyed ours and had no problems with it for the first 4-5yrs of ownership (bought a 2002 used).
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