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05-01-2011, 03:26 PM
#2521
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Hey all wanting run the salt to young run on the 14th with me so far I still don't have much info but it looks like we will be meeting at the bottom of the canyon around 9 am so let me know how many and I'm going to also try to make the m and g this sat I think thats when it is let me know if I'm wrong
05-01-2011, 05:50 PM
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Mango,, If ya go on their web site (B&M) I think 
I read sumtin bout they designate the big coolers "for racing purposes only" cause it's a "universal" cooler and can be utilized on different vehicles,,, sumtin the lawyers may have made them do,, jus like the "roll cages" gotta be called 
"sport bars" have to go check it out,, anyway, no it won't hurt anything,, especially out in this heat,,, I read the PDF manual online about our tranny and actual operating range from manual is 150 to around 220 degrees,, Not concerned about it runnin toooo cool out here
I read sumtin bout they designate the big coolers "for racing purposes only" cause it's a "universal" cooler and can be utilized on different vehicles,,, sumtin the lawyers may have made them do,, jus like the "roll cages" gotta be called "sport bars" have to go check it out,, anyway, no it won't hurt anything,, especially out in this heat,,, I read the PDF manual online about our tranny and actual operating range from manual is 150 to around 220 degrees,, Not concerned about it runnin toooo cool out here<start ramble>
Anyway....If I'm correct...the heating issue only rears its ugly head when 4x4 (high) is engaged or so I have been reading. So the question bouncing around my head is this....Is sufficient airflow going to be created while in 4x4 high? Because I see the models with the fan (Hi-Tek) and wonder if they might be better suited for the slower 4x4 applications. Additionally, what factors were considered in your decision? Do you think the hi-tek is over-kill and not needed? Basically I like the fan assisted models but don't want to pay for something not needed.
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05-01-2011, 05:56 PM
#2523
JK Super Freak
The overheat/hot oil problem shows up in 4 high and 2 wd. That doesn't preclude it showing up in 4 low if you act stupidly. Knowing what factors cause it and can control it are better than any cooler.
The problem with offroading in Az is that we hit a lot of the perfect conditions for the hot oil light to come on.
Yes a fan assisted model is better. If you wire in a separate switch for an electric fan to blow over your aux cooler then you are better than an aux cooler.
You have to remember the aux cooler is only added help, it is not a complete solution (unless you find a gigantic one).
The problem with offroading in Az is that we hit a lot of the perfect conditions for the hot oil light to come on.
Yes a fan assisted model is better. If you wire in a separate switch for an electric fan to blow over your aux cooler then you are better than an aux cooler.
You have to remember the aux cooler is only added help, it is not a complete solution (unless you find a gigantic one).
05-01-2011, 06:08 PM
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The overheat/hot oil problem shows up in 4 high and 2 wd. That doesn't preclude it showing up in 4 low if you act stupidly. Knowing what factors cause it and can control it are better than any cooler.
The problem with offroading in Az is that we hit a lot of the perfect conditions for the hot oil light to come on.
Yes a fan assisted model is better. If you wire in a separate switch for an electric fan to blow over your aux cooler then you are better than an aux cooler.
You have to remember the aux cooler is only added help, it is not a complete solution (unless you find a gigantic one).
The problem with offroading in Az is that we hit a lot of the perfect conditions for the hot oil light to come on.
Yes a fan assisted model is better. If you wire in a separate switch for an electric fan to blow over your aux cooler then you are better than an aux cooler.
You have to remember the aux cooler is only added help, it is not a complete solution (unless you find a gigantic one).
Thanks for the info
