Mudshovel_009
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Waupaca, WI
Putting a Chevy 5.7 in my MJ, any ideas on how to cool it?
V8 Swap, Need radiator tips, ideas
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xjbubba
NAXJA Member # 1524
- Location
- santa barbara, ca
Extended frame horns, WJ steering box for clearance, Howe radiator:
ashmanjeepxj
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Vail AZ, Jimmy's Cherokee Buggy
I did the summit dual 1in core aluminum radiator I think only $160ish. I had to remove the stock steering box I just went full hydro. I dont think the mechanical fan is an option with a steering box so add another $150-200.
Ive ran mine for awhile with the mechanical fan, no shroud and this radiator, now thats it 100+ temps in AZ, I did overheat on me once we started low speed throttle attacks. Not bad but enough to want to upgrade it.
I will now need to upgrade to an electric 16in fan or dual 10infans with shroud, Ill also upgrade the watter pump.
I have no AC, I used the AC condenser to cool my auto, I have a tranns cooler for the steering, I have a winch and a front bumper that block allot of air flow. you can see I have allot in front of the rad. This with no shroud was ok till it got really hot like it is now.
I notched the pinch seam on the frame trails I attached it to the stock top mount and made a bottom mount using some angle iron with a padded cusion so the mount will not rub on the aluminum.
Ive ran mine for awhile with the mechanical fan, no shroud and this radiator, now thats it 100+ temps in AZ, I did overheat on me once we started low speed throttle attacks. Not bad but enough to want to upgrade it.
I will now need to upgrade to an electric 16in fan or dual 10infans with shroud, Ill also upgrade the watter pump.
I have no AC, I used the AC condenser to cool my auto, I have a tranns cooler for the steering, I have a winch and a front bumper that block allot of air flow. you can see I have allot in front of the rad. This with no shroud was ok till it got really hot like it is now.
I notched the pinch seam on the frame trails I attached it to the stock top mount and made a bottom mount using some angle iron with a padded cusion so the mount will not rub on the aluminum.
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xjbubba
NAXJA Member # 1524
- Location
- santa barbara, ca
Modifying the front frame and using the WJ steering box allowed the use of the stock truck fan (19.5 OD) and the full-size radiator (Howe #342A28, from Summit Racing). The mechanical fan hits the stock XJ box.