Replacement subwoofer opinions and other stuff
Rock Crawling
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Maryville, TN
so in your opinion should I leave the factory thermostat in as it still works or make the switch? I cleaned the radiator with a wire brush and mild cleaner but I can get to the two extra radiators in between the condenser. What are those Transmission coolers. I’ll probably take it to a wash station to blast wash it through everything!
Mudding
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Kitsap County WA
I have had the 195 thermostat in for about a year and rarely see temps above 201 even on the hottest day and at idle with the A/C blasting. That is with the original radiator as well so I know some of it at least has to be clogged. I would say a 195 or the 180 but no reason to go lower.
I have a 180 thermostat in my '03 D2, typically see 199F with swings from 185F (coasting downhill) to ~205F under load (90+F outside temp, A/C on, uphill 70+mph).
I did just replace my stock grille with a home made mesh one (cut a stock grille out to use as a frame and replaced the center with mesh) and saw 197F this morning as the cruising along moderate load 50mph speed temp.
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Three Wheeling
Joined: Jul 2018
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From: Las Vegas, Nevada
I have had the 195 thermostat in for about a year and rarely see temps above 201 even on the hottest day and at idle with the A/C blasting. That is with the original radiator as well so I know some of it at least has to be clogged. I would say a 195 or the 180 but no reason to go lower.
well factory it is then! I am in the process of fixing a few things. My maf sensor decided it wanted to take a crap! So 20 dollar sensor it is on amazon! Now to still find a cheap headunit! 🤔
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Three Wheeling
Joined: Jul 2018
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From: Las Vegas, Nevada
I have a 180 thermostat in my '03 D2, typically see 199F with swings from 185F (coasting downhill) to ~205F under load (90+F outside temp, A/C on, uphill 70+mph).
I did just replace my stock grille with a home made mesh one (cut a stock grille out to use as a frame and replaced the center with mesh) and saw 197F this morning as the cruising along moderate load 50mph speed temp.
I did just replace my stock grille with a home made mesh one (cut a stock grille out to use as a frame and replaced the center with mesh) and saw 197F this morning as the cruising along moderate load 50mph speed temp.
That’s not bad! My truck runs excellent! I’m probably gonna run a 60/40 or 70/30 coolant ratio for the heat here. I doesn’t get cold in the winter here really. May be 40 degrees at most on an odd day! I have to get a new upper radiator hose assembly!
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