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Old Jan 27, 2015 | 11:56 PM
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i just swapped an lq9 in to my 98 excab and blew the 4l60 the first day, so now i have installed a low mileage 80e with a circle d 3000 converter, so should i make new lines and keep the facotry cooler on the radiator and small factory cooler behind the grill or should i buy adapter fittings and install this dual core aftermarket cooler with e fan and braided lines that I already have?? is it needed or overkill?? thanks for the feedback i do have a enclosed car trailer that i plan on towing soon
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 06:06 AM
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Bypass the factory cooler....its a heater, not a cooler.

Put the dual core on it.....cooler is always better for longevity of all parts.

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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 09:36 AM
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I use a stand alone 20,000# rated cooler w/ a Derale thermostat, fluid has never exceeded 180*
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 12:50 AM
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thx guys i am going with the bigger after market cooler!
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