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Recent content by Jeepskate

  1. J

    Best bang for buck 6.5 cooling upgrades

    Right on, I did look into electro viscous briefly. Read a couple post about it on here and elsewhere.Im wanting to do the 99+ pump, but have read conflicting info. Some claim its fine with single thermostat, others claim there is cavitation issues.
  2. J

    Best bang for buck 6.5 cooling upgrades

    I will look into the edge, thank you. I understand factory gauges are not accurate, just going off what i have to work with. Since the turbo swap temps will intermittently spike hauling light loads, can only imagine what will happen once pulling a loaded trailer and bed full. I am running and...
  3. J

    Best bang for buck 6.5 cooling upgrades

    Ooh, I like how that sounds! Is this typical of a certain year, or gvw rating?
  4. J

    Best bang for buck 6.5 cooling upgrades

    Pulling a bed full of elm temp spiked slightly, maybe 190, after being out of the boost. Gauge usually looks like the attached pic. On another note, is oil pressure normal? This is cruising in od, about 1500 rpm. Also attaching a pic of my coolant crossover.
  5. J

    Best bang for buck 6.5 cooling upgrades

    I was trying to find your site the other day for more info, came across your name on another site. I do not use facebook, makes things difficult sometimes. If the issue persists after the radiator cleaning i will give you a shout. Champions that you coat? Would be perfect, as they come uncoated...
  6. J

    Best bang for buck 6.5 cooling upgrades

    Will, Currently i am running it how is came from the p.o. He was very knowledgable with the 6.5's and had recently flushed the system. I was planning to remove, clean and replace the radiator when i did the harmonic balancer (waiting on puller/installer to arrive, delco pulley and balancer). I...
  7. J

    Best bang for buck 6.5 cooling upgrades

    Hello, i am starting to have slight cooling issues after a hx35 swap and am looking for info. Not sure exactly what is the best route, and i do not want to throw tons of $ around at hypothetical fixes. Im running a hx35 set to about 12 psi max, my upper intake has wmi ports drilled, factory...
  8. J

    New from MI

    Hodge podge of pics. Its always working, but the jeep pic is the only work pic i have. Because who has time for photos when theres stuff to be done.
  9. J

    New from MI

    Right on ,thanks everyone. Initial reading told me this was kind of the end all beat all for heat related issues (as did the p.o) Im wanting to swap to the later balance flow and duramax fan and originally i thought the only way to fully accomplish this was with the dual t stat. After my...
  10. J

    New from MI

    Hello new here. My current stable is quite lengthy but my reason for coming here is for better understanding and tech help on my 6.5 turbo diesel. Bought the truck a year and a half ago cheap ,fairly clean and with most inferent 6.5 problems taken care of. Bought to haul wood and possibly do a...
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