Cooling modifications

[CliftonRover]

If I were to remove the AC condenser and all that garbage from in front of the radiator how much of a difference would that make in cooling. I don't need the AC/ don't feel like paying to have it fixed, and I just did headgaskets and rebuild the top end because the previous owner let the truck over heat. your thoughts....?

[J!m]

It sure won't hurt!

Also, the weight savings could be significant, unless you keep the compressor to use for on-board air...

[CliftonRover]

can the compressor be used to fill tires and such? If so thats pretty cool an I guess I would just have to hook up an air line and a filter.

[J!m]

Slightly more involved than that, but basically that's it.

You need a tank, a pressure switch and an on-off switch as well as the plumbing and filter. A safety blow-off valve is mandatory in case the pressure switch fails. I don't know how many "custom" systems I've sen without this simple safety device. Have you ever seen the destructive power of a 5 gallon tank of high-pressure gas? It's pretty cool, unless you're on the receiving end...