40k tru cool install
12-06-2014, 10:01 PM
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40k tru cool install Hey guys I just wanted to share my experience with installing a 40k tru cool in a Trans Am. I had researched to see if its been done but came up empty handed. At first I thought it was going to be impossible because of its size but its doable with patience. Only reason I went with the tru cool 40k is because I already had it and figured I could try and make it work. I'll post pics as soon as my phone let's me upload them.
12-07-2014, 12:13 AM
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I removed the black plastic that was in front of the ac condenser and it gave me plenty of space to slowly lower the cooler from the top. I used the brackets that came with the cooler and bent/ twisted them until I could use the holes from lower valance.
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Here's the top view, I also bent/twisted the brackets until I had the clearance I wanted between the ac condenser and cooler. I also wanted the bracket hole to line up with the mounting hole for the air filter. Once it lined up I removed the bolts and assembled it back together. I hope this helps someone.
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I think your car will run hotter with that shrouding removed. I know how hot it gets in the south! Basically it funnels the incoming air to force it over the radiator instead of letting it go around it. I removed a portion of mine for a cooler install and still fight high temps in the heat of the summer even with a new radiator.
12-07-2014, 09:34 AM
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[QUOTE =01ssreda4;18560551]I t.hink your car will run hotter with that shrouding removed. I know how hot it gets in the south! Basically it funnels the incoming air to force it over the radiator instead of letting it go around it. I removed a portion of mine for a cooler install and still fight high temps in the heat of the summer even with a new radiator.[/QUOTE
He'll b fine... I removed mine on both f bodys, Never had any cooling issues
He'll b fine... I removed mine on both f bodys, Never had any cooling issues
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I'll be monitoring my temps for a while before I beat on it. I thought it would also cause overheating issue but it hasn't yet. Only one way to find out lol.
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[QUOTE =01ssreda4;18560551]I t.hink your car will run hotter with that shrouding removed. I know how hot it gets in the south! Basically it funnels the incoming air to force it over the radiator instead of letting it go around it. I removed a portion of mine for a cooler install and still fight high temps in the heat of the summer even with a new radiator.[/QUOTE
He'll b fine... I removed mine on both f bodys, Never had any cooling issues
He'll b fine... I removed mine on both f bodys, Never had any cooling issues