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Aug 21, 2006 | 10:45 AM

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spray25

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So what are your temps pulling the 7000 lb boat up a steep hill?

Are you stock?

Aug 21, 2006 | 05:28 PM

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DesertDiesel

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I have MBRP turbo back. Stock intake. 6" Donahoe lift. 35x12.50-18 Toyo muds. Last weekend I hit a aprox. 220 uphill with my foot in it. I did not loose any coolant out of the de-gas bottle(this was a problem when I had my Predator tuner). Once on the flat, it cools down to 195-200, but as soon as I get into it or hit a grade it goes right back up.

Aug 21, 2006 | 05:37 PM

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Another question if you don't mind.....

When your gauge is at 220 where is the stock Ford gauge?

Aug 21, 2006 | 05:41 PM

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DesertDiesel

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The same place it is if its 120 or 220. It is a mechanical idiot light!

Aug 21, 2006 | 05:51 PM

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Oops

I guess you light doesn't move!!!

Mine hovers at about half way, but when pulling 6,000 lbs up a steep hill with my tripple dog the gauge shoots to about 3/4. Then I chicken out and either switch to stock or back out of it. I was trying to see if yours did it too.

Aug 21, 2006 | 05:55 PM

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No, mine is the factory gauge but it is worthless. It has risen in the past just in time to have the fan kick on. With my Autometer, i know now that the fan will kick on @ 220. I strongly believe that 4 aftermarket guages ar necessary if you do any kind of towing : Transmission temp, EGT (pre turbo), Boost and Coolant temp.