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4/17/2002
19:27:41

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First off just got the new z-tube took 4 days to get here. I think that is quite fast-Thanks Bernd

Anyways does anybody have ideas for an insulation or wrap to cover the coolant/heater tubes. or should I just leave them alone?



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4/17/2002
20:51:26

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One of the gents on a Quad Cab forum wrapped all of his AC lines & intake tube with pipe insulation & finished it off with aluminum tape.

It didn't look too bad, and he claims a noticable difference in his AC's effectiveness.

I'll see if I can come up with his site again & post the link.

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4/17/2002
20:57:46

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How about going the passenger side radiator support flap removal route first?



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4/18/2002
11:52:35

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I took that flap off long time ago before I found this site. Common Sense?

Halo- I was also thinking pipe insulation or even maybe a header wrap. I would like that link to check it out !

Thanks,
Rob



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4/18/2002
13:30:15

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Don't do a header wrap, it may cause premature cracking and stuff. Prvents proper cooling of the headers...



Kris

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4/18/2002
14:37:04

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I was gonna use the header wrap for the coolant lines not headers!



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4/18/2002
15:03:21

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Oh...ok then...hehe That might do the job then!!!



Kris

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Current Mods: True dual Flowmaster 40 Series Original (dumped), MSD 6A Ignition w/ Blaster SS coil and Taylor Spirocore 8mm, 360 Intakez w/ 9" K&N, Flowmetrics 50mm billet throttle body, JBA ceramic headers, Autolite 3923's, 180 degree T-stat, TPS @ .725 v

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4/18/2002
15:16:46

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On Gen III's there is a strip of weather insulation along the back edge of the hood closest to the windshield. Duner said he removed that and it drastically reduced underhood temps.



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4/19/2002
08:22:58

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hey guys
header wrap on coolant lines may be ok, but i dont think i'd put it on a/c lines. alot of condensation forms on the lines when the a/c is used and if its wrapped the condensation will not evaporate well and may cause your lines to rot out prematurely. just a suggestion.



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4/20/2002
00:09:42

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They are aluminum lines



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