Extra cooling upgrades for the D2? (Towing and pulling grades)
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Hey Robert - Not to pressure you...but, I am highly considering redoing my radiator. Meaning, replacing all the mounts and radiator itself. Was kind of holding off on this project till I heard back on the potential group pricing. Also...depending on which way you go, I am in the market for all the radiator mounting equipment if you have left over bits.
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With regards to the stock radiator and cooling setup on the D2 that's also been well discussed and documented.
Bottom line is that if someone wants to modfify their vehicle away from stock configuration, then they need to be prepared to address the consequences of the modifications. With my truck, I need to regear it.
Additionally, a higher quality Allisport aluminium radiator should theoretically provide me with more cooling when the engine is under load.
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You've commented a few times on this thread Julian so I'll assume that you're already up to speed on the specific scenarios that have me on the hunt for greater cooling.
With regards to the stock radiator and cooling setup on the D2 that's also been well discussed and documented.
Bottom line is that if someone wants to modfify their vehicle away from stock configuration, then they need to be prepared to address the consequences of the modifications. With my truck, I need to regear it.
Additionally, a higher quality Allisport aluminium radiator should theoretically provide me with more cooling when the engine is under load.
With regards to the stock radiator and cooling setup on the D2 that's also been well discussed and documented.
Bottom line is that if someone wants to modfify their vehicle away from stock configuration, then they need to be prepared to address the consequences of the modifications. With my truck, I need to regear it.
Additionally, a higher quality Allisport aluminium radiator should theoretically provide me with more cooling when the engine is under load.
Yes Im to speed with your unique circumstances but these other folks Im wondering about. As for the radiator Ive never found any material to suggest the stock rad was in any way defective. The engine block on the other hand serms to be the source of most cooling related issues. Also the stock thermostat. Only horror stories Ive heard regarding the radiator had to do with owners putting in wrong coolant or even worse.... Coolant stop leak. Doing so supposidly clogs the rad yada yada yada.
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How sketchy does this aluminum radiator seem to everyone as a possible US option to the Allsport? Located so close I may stop by and take a look ...
4Row Aluminum Radiator For Land Rover Range Rover Discovery Series 1&2 3.9L-4.2 | eBay
Robert, I noticed the same thing regarding gearing with my 95 RRC towing up hills. How are you getting the rig re-geared? There is a local shop here in San Diego, CA which manufactures drivetrain bolt-on gearing which adds half gears to your stock gearing set-up. Still haven't see the product, and at $3500 it's probably not any decent kind of solution.. but regearing a tranny or diff isn't cheap either unless you're doing the work yourself.
4Row Aluminum Radiator For Land Rover Range Rover Discovery Series 1&2 3.9L-4.2 | eBay
Robert, I noticed the same thing regarding gearing with my 95 RRC towing up hills. How are you getting the rig re-geared? There is a local shop here in San Diego, CA which manufactures drivetrain bolt-on gearing which adds half gears to your stock gearing set-up. Still haven't see the product, and at $3500 it's probably not any decent kind of solution.. but regearing a tranny or diff isn't cheap either unless you're doing the work yourself.
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I'm going to bite the bullet and get re-geared difs from Lucky8. I'll be going from the stock 3.54's to 4.11's.
One silver lining is that I'll go to a Trutrac up front and a Detroit Locker in the rear at the same time. You're right, it's expensive and why I haven't done it yet. I'll probably cave and get the Allisport radiator as well. I'll be out in the middle of nowhere with my kids in so need to still do some work to "bulletproof my rig"
One silver lining is that I'll go to a Trutrac up front and a Detroit Locker in the rear at the same time. You're right, it's expensive and why I haven't done it yet. I'll probably cave and get the Allisport radiator as well. I'll be out in the middle of nowhere with my kids in so need to still do some work to "bulletproof my rig"
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