Will This Fix It? Trying To Keep My Big Block Cool While Towing 

Exhaust manifolds ceramic coated, a mini starter, and a clutch fan with a shroud.

I've been building and using tow vehicles for 50 years and just like all the other comments, I have always used a thick radiator, a factory/proper shroud, and an engine driven fan. No overheating. Also, I've fixed many burnt up relays, connections, and wiring on add-on electric fans on customer's cars.

There is a reason the 454 trucks use a factory clutch type mechanical fans. Cause they work. Everyone I know has issues with electric fans. Factory clutch type fans work just fine for big blocks in all the 454ss trucks I know. I run the 454 or 2500 series size radiator in my small block truck. Cause it’s hot in Texas. Still run the factory style clutch fan, the heavy duty model clutch. 100 degree plus weather, humid and 180 sitting in traffic. No issues. And no drain on the electrical system. Just suggestions.

Cookie Monster for SENT!! Can’t wait to see it! Lord help ya get it done!!

You should check out Jet Hot High Performance Coatings in Burlington,NC. They coat headers, full exhaust, and even turbos. My headers were about 550 degrees before they were coated, afterwards they are about 320 degrees.

The vortec small block starters for 1996-99 trucks are a lot smaller that traditional small block starters. Maybe check the vortec 1996-99 big block starters. It may be the same starter for both if they are a 168 flywheel. They have this small lock washers for header bolts.

Great Video, I really enjoyed visiting with you in Nashville on power tour. Keep up the great content.

That solid color gauge cluster is insane! Where can I find one?

U need to run a hood scoop to help push hot air out

Hey man I live that dually !! At approximately the 3 minute mark I can’t help but notice the back side of the rad looks to be covered or plugged up restricting air flow or is it just the camera playing games ?

Good video . Hope it worked

I feel you about working on the ground. Having a lift is such a game changer. It’s been my experience that working on a dually is better on a 4 post lift. Probably not in the cards at your house, maybe a shop is in your future.

See you at in Atlanta. I'll be there💪

Yeah buddy love your videos and you have a great taste in trucks . I've been watching you for awhile I know you're better than working on the ground you gotta find a way to get a lift maybe outdoor lift or the quick jacks take care brother

Should put the clutch fan back on they move the most amount of air

I would try removing the air dam off the front bumper. With truck being lowered you are not getting much fresh air under the truck to drag the hot air out of the engine compartment.

You can upgrade to the gear reduction starter from the later trucks. It's a lot smaller and more powerful.

Josh I would just go back to the og clutch fan ,maybe more blades ?? And an electric pusher fan for the front of the condencer and radiator .I had nothing but problems when I went the electric fan route. If it wasn't relay issues, it was thermo switch issues ,not worth the headache for a vehicle with that big block and your tow vehicle.

Man I just put a Cold Case 34” rad and dual 16” Summit brand straight blade fans on my truck! Was going to go with Spal fans but for a tad more than half the price of the Spal fans, I got the Summit ones with 3 year replacement warranty. Picked up a Davis Craig 0444 controller while I was at it! By the way, please do more of the voice you done during the shroud install 🤣

Nice work I hate wiring those headers look good

What are your thoughts about putting the mechanical fan back in? And maybay use the electrical ones as pusher helpers? IMO, I've never known anyone to have had good luck with electrical fans in the long run. Are you running the oil cooler and trans cooler in the Rad? I was just looking at Les's picture of his Camaro. He said it was hard to keep that thing cool also, and he was running electrical fan(s).

Sounds.. and looks like you need to get into a small shop with a lift. Be cool to see a sponsor jump on board to help you out make that happen. Enjoying all the videos and hard work you put into these trucks, keep at it!

You can try bypassing the radiator with the trans cooler lines running a large aux trans cooler. It should drop engine temps.

Delta PAG fans are the electric fans to go with

My 96 dually seems to like to run warm.

If you have your headers ceramic coated they will retain heat better than the wrap and last for the life of the headers.

Yeah buddy!

You need a scissor lift that lift 2 ft off ground

Dual fans need to be wired like oem dual fans, both run in low and then both run in high. The point is both fans are always pulling air. Of not with one fan on, it is pulling some air through the non running fan, instead of the radiator.

What brand are the headers you've got on there?

it's time for a shop in back with a lift make life a little easier

😂 hahaha working on the ground does suck, build your shop with a tall ceiling next to your garage. Another great video

Would you ever consider adding some vents to the hood to get that heat out??

What is all over the radiator fins? mite be a prob maybe it is just me.

How long has it been since you changed your transmission filter? A partially clogged filter will cause overheating issues.

Man I put 11 blade plastic fan on my 98 and it never goes pass 200deg. Normal driving 187-190 in 95deg heat.

I dont understand. I've owned a few of these an 88 and 3 square body style. 454 and all never had an overheating problem with any of them. Towing all kinds of things

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