radiator ??
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radiator ??
Later this week i am adding a/c to my truck, i am woundering if i should change the radiator, i have a 37" radiator since its a non a/c truck, i have notaced that that trucks with factory air have a 31" radiator. do all of you think i should change out the 37" for a 31" or keep the 37"
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ladner, British Columbia
Since your condenser coil gets mounted in front of the radiator, a wider or deeper radiator core would help offset the effective cooling area you lost due to the A/C condenser.
Since a new radiator is not cheap you may want to see if you can get way without replacing it. Make sure you got a good mechanical temp. gauge, don't rely on the one in the dash.
Since a new radiator is not cheap you may want to see if you can get way without replacing it. Make sure you got a good mechanical temp. gauge, don't rely on the one in the dash.
