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Old 12-20-2005, 06:40 PM
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Anyone see any problems with this angle? I am mocking up the radiator so I can finish the frame and I think It should work best to scoop some air up from under the bumper with an air dam, as well as some from the grill, then pull it through the radiator and vent it to the wheel wells. This angle seemed the most logical to me for air flow but I wanted to run it by you all.

It now sits real low in the engine compartment, which seems like it could be an advantage for aesthetics and whatnot.

I dont like the look of an air dam under the bumper right on the front of the truck so I was thought I may as well use some of the air that would otherwise go under the truck by scooping it up with a set back air dam, kind of like the c5 corvette(actually 3 and 6 too probably)
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It shouldn't be a problem as long as the airflow is good. You see some unique radiator placements in the racing world, and if it works for them...
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Old 12-21-2005, 01:48 PM
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The radiator and intercoolers on my Vette are at almost that angle. It works great!

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Old 12-21-2005, 02:12 PM
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Shaun, I think we need some pictures of that beast.
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Old 12-21-2005, 03:19 PM
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Like Scott said, let's see some pic's of that awesome corvette.


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Old 12-22-2005, 12:12 AM
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pictures pictures pictures......please?
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Old 12-22-2005, 12:21 AM
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note: the angle is fine...however the filling point needs to be the highest point in the system to avoid air being trapped...and getting the coolant level "full".... an over flow recovery tank similar to a new car would work great.
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Old 12-22-2005, 12:23 AM
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note #2: make sure you have enough rad......... as i recall the factory duramax rad is "gihugic"

also...dont forget about the intercooler....... gonna need one of those too
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