CSF radiator and transmission cooler install….diesel

[Chance575]

Start off by saying you’re gonna need to buy some bolts and washers for an install on the diesel. I used some M6x1.0 30mm long bolts and many washers (m6 and 1/4 standard and fender style). They give you short one which are probably fine for a gas install. The intercooler hit the radiator bolted directly to it and the a/c condenser hit the intercooler. I had to use washers as spacers with the longer bolts in between each item. The radiator cover doesn’t fit with the trans cooler with out some trimming. Also if you have some sort of hood lock it may not work with the trans cooler. I have a Lasfit lock and it will not work. The extra row on the cooler hits it. Pics of the short bolts and where the intercooler hit the radiator.

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[Bandit’s Lair]

Looks good! Was this preventive, necessary, or an upgrade?

 

[Chance575]

Upgrade, I tow a 5000 + travel trailer around this country and have seen high temps. I also have installed an insane diesel bypass oil filter kit with an oil cooler last month. Put the oil cooler in the def tank location, full delete here. Fully armored too. Pretty much done everything to cooler the motor off, I also have methanol injection

 

[caryt]

Thanks for the info, looking to do this once I move up to 40's and 4.56's.

 

[MaximusTX]

How long would you say the install took you?

 

[Chance575]

About 2 hours, warning I’m a former mechanic with a full box

 

[jc99]

@Chance575 what do you feel made the biggest difference the csf rad or oil cooler?

 

[MCGladJT]

About 2 hours, warning I’m a former mechanic with a full box

I know what you meant, but had to laugh at what initially popped into my head with the end of that comment.

 

[Rusty PW]

How long would you say the install took you?

What ever you think it takes. Double it and add 3 hours. And remember that you are one broken bolt away from turning a 3 hour job into a 3 day shit show.

 

[Chance575]

@Chance575 what do you feel made the biggest difference the csf rad or oil cooler?

Honestly I believe so far the lower thermostat has made the most difference. I my oil cooler is with the insane diesel bypass filter setup so the oil flow isnt very huge. I see more once the weather gets warmer. I believe the radiator will be a big help after seeing the size of the stock radiator.

 

[jc99]

Honestly I believe so far the lower thermostat has made the most difference. I my oil cooler is with the insane diesel bypass filter setup so the oil flow isnt very huge. I see more once the weather gets warmer. I believe the radiator will be a big help after seeing the size of the stock radiator.

@Chance575 are you tuned ? If so, curious whose tune and if it you have seen any codes after the 190 degree thermostat. Which thermostat did you put in mishimoto?

 

[Chance575]

EOC stage 2 and Amazon thermostat recommended by Wolfoverland

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[@californiajeeping]

It took me around 2 beers 4 hours to install mine.

The lower temp thermostat did alot but being able to kick the fans on with the tazer + the large radiator has been amazing. I can drop all the temps down in 20-30 seconds.

 

[caryt]

Stat link? Thanks

 

[3TDJEEP]

Thanks for the install tips. Just ordered the CSF Race radiator. I have no tune so stuck with the OEM thermostat.

Debating on the trans cooler. Would appreciate any feedback on that from @Chance575 and @californiajeeping

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