Calling all turbo daily drivers
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I started out with a small block radiator like this GMT400 originally had. I later dropped in another OEM radiator for these trucks but it was for big/blocks and towing package optioned trucks so it was literally twice as thick and several inches wider and taller.
I wish I had planned on a fan setup that maximized coverage of the radiator but coming from only ever knowing N/A before I didn't see a problem with it. I ran my I/C pipes in the way off to one side of the radiator so I can't get a fan to cover up the last 35% of the rad. Maybe if I found a very slim and compact fan......
But as long as it never gets too hot it doesn't matter...
And yeah good point about having a large FMIC that cuts off some airflow and warms up the air even more BEFORE it gets to the radiator... However, I've never seen much higher than 112 or so IAT on hot days.
I wish I had planned on a fan setup that maximized coverage of the radiator but coming from only ever knowing N/A before I didn't see a problem with it. I ran my I/C pipes in the way off to one side of the radiator so I can't get a fan to cover up the last 35% of the rad. Maybe if I found a very slim and compact fan......
But as long as it never gets too hot it doesn't matter...
And yeah good point about having a large FMIC that cuts off some airflow and warms up the air even more BEFORE it gets to the radiator... However, I've never seen much higher than 112 or so IAT on hot days.
