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Bob_Barrett
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Sep 03, 2016

Bumper air dams

Just wondering if some of you have an opinion as to whether an air dam serves a purpose, especially when towing . I have an older 95 Silverado that seems to have alot of heat that builds up in the engine compartment. The gauge reads normal , and i have added a tranny cooler, but not an engine oil cooler . From what i can read the air dams channel some of the air into the radiators and condensors for AC . Most of my camping destinations are within 60 miles , once a year a beach trip that is 140 . As i build up a little more experience we plan to venture a little farther

Bobby Barrett
05 Zepplin 28 ft tag
  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2016
    I have beat the hell out of my 7.3 and it stays ready and willing to do the job. Not saying yours will or won't, but if it's set up to do what you ask it to do, it likely will without extra help.

    If it was designed to be a toy truck, with fancy wheels and just look pretty, well, check into the different things that were available to make it into a heavy hauler, and make it work.
  • Fireballsocal's avatar
    Fireballsocal
    Explorer
    Sep 04, 2016
    Please take this as my opinion only. I have voiced the opinion to others who immediately get defensive and I don't want to come across like I am being negative.

    The engineers that designed your truck knew what they were doing with regards to capacities and specifications. As long as you tow within its limits, your truck is properly maintained and especially, the cooling system is in good shape, there is no need to try and re-invent the wheel. Drive the heck out of that rig.

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