Fuel cools the VP
06-12-2005, 07:43 AM
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Originally posted by infidel
I never clean out my coolers, find it far simpler to run a screen in front of them. Bugs dry out and fall off rather than getting stuck in the core.
I never clean out my coolers, find it far simpler to run a screen in front of them. Bugs dry out and fall off rather than getting stuck in the core.
06-12-2005, 10:22 AM
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Originally posted by infidel
I never clean out my coolers, find it far simpler to run a screen in front of them. Bugs dry out and fall off rather than getting stuck in the core.
I never clean out my coolers, find it far simpler to run a screen in front of them. Bugs dry out and fall off rather than getting stuck in the core.
06-12-2005, 11:24 AM
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I guess I should have been more clear, I don't run window screen which is 1/16" but rather 1/8" hardware cloth.
I've noticed no difference on my intake air temp gauge with or without the screen.
Even with window screen the restiction has to be less than coolers full of bugs.
I've noticed no difference on my intake air temp gauge with or without the screen.
Even with window screen the restiction has to be less than coolers full of bugs.
06-12-2005, 01:11 PM
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Originally posted by Clunk
If Bigblue milled a finned VP cover and you ran the 3" flex cool air...
If Bigblue milled a finned VP cover and you ran the 3" flex cool air...
Beer, helping stupid people have ideas since 1786.
06-12-2005, 02:03 PM
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"Beer, helping stupid people have ideas since 1786"...lol...
Before giving up on some bad tasting cheap beer, pour it in a glass and give it another chance....pouring and enjoying some 99 cent brew
Before giving up on some bad tasting cheap beer, pour it in a glass and give it another chance....pouring and enjoying some 99 cent brew
06-13-2005, 12:20 AM
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Originally posted by infidel
I guess I should have been more clear, I don't run window screen which is 1/16" but rather 1/8" hardware cloth.
I've noticed no difference on my intake air temp gauge with or without the screen.
Even with window screen the restiction has to be less than coolers full of bugs.
I guess I should have been more clear, I don't run window screen which is 1/16" but rather 1/8" hardware cloth.
I've noticed no difference on my intake air temp gauge with or without the screen.
Even with window screen the restiction has to be less than coolers full of bugs.
06-13-2005, 09:53 AM
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Hardware cloth is the common name for screen.
Usually anything courser than window screen is called hardware cloth.
Either word will get you what you want usually.
Usually anything courser than window screen is called hardware cloth.
Either word will get you what you want usually.
06-13-2005, 06:25 PM
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Hardware cloth usually is a heavier guage wire than screen, with the intersections welded, brazed, or soldered instead of just a woven screen. Openings are usually square with a gradation # or the side length as the size. 1/8 would have a square opening of 1/8" by 1/8". Hardware cloth is much sturdier than most screens, making it useful for building wire cages, lower fencing sections, etc. I have used it buried and running out from garden fencing to deter animals from digging under the fence. My Grandpa used to use it for the same reason around his chicken yard.
06-13-2005, 10:14 PM
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Originally posted by dodgediesel4x4
Just a thought here. In fire school they taught us to remove, chop out the screen window in a burning building. They said it can reduce air flow by as much as 60%. Thats a big reduction when you think of only letting your engine breath 40% of what it needs. This is why I don't run a screen infront of my grill. Like I said, just a thought to ponder.
Just a thought here. In fire school they taught us to remove, chop out the screen window in a burning building. They said it can reduce air flow by as much as 60%. Thats a big reduction when you think of only letting your engine breath 40% of what it needs. This is why I don't run a screen infront of my grill. Like I said, just a thought to ponder.
06-14-2005, 08:08 AM
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Originally posted by Haulin_in_Dixie
this is so, but I have been running hardware store nylon screen material in front of my coolers since the truck was new. Never had an adverse affect.
this is so, but I have been running hardware store nylon screen material in front of my coolers since the truck was new. Never had an adverse affect.
1. The truck it moving though the air at 55-75 MPH... Different than just sitting at a stop.
2. The fan will help pull the air though the screen and coolers... At slower speeds..
I was also warned about the screen in fornt of the cooler... So I pulled it out until I can figure a better way... Soon enough I will get tired of clean the coolers...
If I do figure out a way... I might have to make on for the bike to keep the bugs out of it's radiator and my teeth... (Spit!)
06-14-2005, 11:00 PM
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I also have always used screen on my rigs to block bugs and rocks, much easier to clean grill and screen with just garden hose, than trying to clean condenser/rad continually. Pressure washer ok IF you don't get too close and dent/bend fins(decreases cooling capabilities). Screen on grill stops virtually all bugs/rocks from getting onto condensor/rad.
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