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Cowboys4Christ · 03-06-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Playinwitmatchz

Has anyone seen how well the cooling is with the rad in the bed? I'm considering running a dt in a obs centurion cc lb dually. The piping down the frame alone will help cool but it's the airflow in the bed that worries me being that normally it's a vortex near the cab of turbulent air. Anyone know anyone who may have an idea?

Yea you could use electric fans.. Just like you can put in your pickup...
That would be all you need.

Playinwitmatchz · 03-06-2011, 06:05 PM

But would it cool it enough to use it for not sled pulling. Say taking it out for a cruise around, scare some Honda kids, pull a trailer. Something useful outside the dirt

DEZLFREK · 03-06-2011, 06:31 PM

thats how we are going to do the radiator in my buddies truck that we are putting the isl in. but we are also going to put a scoop on the roof directing the air flow to the front of headboard/radiator mount..

Playinwitmatchz · 03-06-2011, 06:41 PM

Yeah If I had anything on the roof it would be a trailer wing to direct it up and over not down into the bed.

2wd_sled_puller · 03-06-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin binder

I do have more pix of Frank's truck, but It's not mine. I had no part in the build. If I were to suggest, I would say to set the engine back, like a drag car does so you can run a rad up front. The other part, I would suggest to anyone contemplating this swap, try a DT360 as a first choice. Hard to beat a 466, but a 360 will fit in a pickup so much better. Keep in mind, the torque will be roughly 2.5 times the hp level on a 466.

looking at the pic is seems as if he doesnt have the stock rear end and front end do u no what he has? Also do u know what tranny he has in the truck?

smokin binder · 03-06-2011, 07:42 PM

The rear is a Rockwell, easily found in most MD trucks, but I cant remember a model number. I believe the front is just a Dana 60. I really dont know what trans he uses.

2wd_sled_puller · 03-06-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by smokin binder

The rear is a Rockwell, easily found in most MD trucks, but I cant remember a model number. I believe the front is just a Dana 60. I really dont know what trans he uses.

Im getting the whole vehicle its a f700 ford. Ill going to do a little research to find out if i can get some 3:55 gears and possiable some 8 lug outters

smokin binder · 03-06-2011, 09:07 PM

An F700 didn't come with a DT466. It's a Ford 6.6/7.8, or a Cummins 5.9 or 8.3...If it's a 94 it's gonna be the Cummins. Many Rockwell truck axles can get down to 3.31's I believe.

Cowboys4Christ · 03-07-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Playinwitmatchz

But would it cool it enough to use it for not sled pulling. Say taking it out for a cruise around, scare some Honda kids, pull a trailer. Something useful outside the dirt

It all depends an the fan.. You would need a couple of them to work properly.. But heu diesels do not build heat realy Quick as it is..

03-06-2011, 06:31 PM	#23
DEZLFREK Name: DEZLFREK Title: my licence plate says it Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: sonoma,ca Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,569	thats how we are going to do the radiator in my buddies truck that we are putting the isl in. but we are also going to put a scoop on the roof directing the air flow to the front of headboard/radiator mount.. __________________ 2k,cam,northeast diesel 12mm pump,big blue24 ,625's,block stiffener,pcs,4r100,spec rite tc, T$62/65/12 over a billet 80/96/1.10. 67 nova,l33 block,4.8,243s,csu 750,e85,475/87/1.0,ptc 3600 9.5 tc,t brake 400, tci front and 4 link, 9"spool,3.25,mt 275's= 9.34@145

03-06-2011, 07:42 PM	#26
smokin binder Name: smokin binder Title: DT466 fan Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 323	The rear is a Rockwell, easily found in most MD trucks, but I cant remember a model number. I believe the front is just a Dana 60. I really dont know what trans he uses. __________________ Low buck diesel power \| turn up your fuel rate for free, or almost The Low Buck Fuel Rate site of mine 67 F100, 300, 4V. and 08 VW R32.

03-06-2011, 09:07 PM	#28
smokin binder Name: smokin binder Title: DT466 fan Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 323	An F700 didn't come with a DT466. It's a Ford 6.6/7.8, or a Cummins 5.9 or 8.3...If it's a 94 it's gonna be the Cummins. Many Rockwell truck axles can get down to 3.31's I believe. __________________ Low buck diesel power \| turn up your fuel rate for free, or almost The Low Buck Fuel Rate site of mine 67 F100, 300, 4V. and 08 VW R32. Last edited by smokin binder; 03-06-2011 at 09:09 PM.

03-06-2011, 06:05 PM	#22
Playinwitmatchz Name: Playinwitmatchz Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northbridge, Ma Member`s Gallery Posts: 15	But would it cool it enough to use it for not sled pulling. Say taking it out for a cruise around, scare some Honda kids, pull a trailer. Something useful outside the dirt

03-06-2011, 06:41 PM	#24
Playinwitmatchz Name: Playinwitmatchz Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northbridge, Ma Member`s Gallery Posts: 15	Yeah If I had anything on the roof it would be a trailer wing to direct it up and over not down into the bed.