Hot while loaded? Helo
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Thanks for all the feedback, really do appreciate it.
I am not convinced the chips are causing the whole problem, but yes, the bigger tires, plus the chips, plus the weight, plus the electric fans are all possible contributing factors.
I moved the electric fans to between the ac condenser, and the intercooler, and put the stock fan back on.
The overheating has only been under extreme load, and uphill, so I am going to borrow my buddies Dodge next week, throw it in the trailer, and head for the biggest damn hill around and see what happens. I should be around the 20 to 21k load, so a good test. We may throw a 3 or 4 thousand pound skid in the back of his truck before we load just for fun.
I will let you know what happens, but thanks again for all the input and suggestions. I may also get rid of the larger rubber, and swap for some 19.5 soon.
I am not convinced the chips are causing the whole problem, but yes, the bigger tires, plus the chips, plus the weight, plus the electric fans are all possible contributing factors.
I moved the electric fans to between the ac condenser, and the intercooler, and put the stock fan back on.
The overheating has only been under extreme load, and uphill, so I am going to borrow my buddies Dodge next week, throw it in the trailer, and head for the biggest damn hill around and see what happens. I should be around the 20 to 21k load, so a good test. We may throw a 3 or 4 thousand pound skid in the back of his truck before we load just for fun.
I will let you know what happens, but thanks again for all the input and suggestions. I may also get rid of the larger rubber, and swap for some 19.5 soon.
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