MacksSrt said:
Well Bone, I have searched these topics and have read a lot of conflicting information. So, excuse the hell out of me for trying to consolidate the discussion on heat soak! I have a thermostat on the way and am planning on using some type of water wetter, but even the feed back on these is that no one is seeing much of a decrease in temps. As for methanol, there have been some heated debates on whether this will have long term consequences but no one has provided any concrete data that I can find. There is not a lot of info on the fan mods that I can find. At least if it really lowers temps effectively. So if you are so smart, give up the info. Don't just be a smart ass or put people down for asking questions.
For the search challenged:
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=681&highlight=methanol
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516&highlight=methanol
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437&highlight=methanol
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889&highlight=thermostat
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399&highlight=thermostat
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=889&highlight=heat
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80&highlight=heat
http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712&highlight=heat
I'm not putting people down for asking questions, I am usually the first to answer them. However, you asked multiple questions, somewhat related, but no way able to answer in one post, all being in a t-stat thread, that a 20 sec search could how found some answers. The other site got convoluted from multiple posts in different areas.
U even knew it before you posted.
Sorry for all the questions,
Nevertheless, if I was out of line, I apologize.
Tiss Tiss, using names now, I'm going to sick the Church Lady on you.
methanol, there have been some heated debates
I don't remember any 'heated' debates, no pun intended.
Water wetter - decreased my two trucks about 5 degrees. No problems to date from anyone I know, however, I have heard someone talk about jelling? Use distilled water with WW.
Methanol - restores lost HP in hot temps, have not had any problems and haven't seen anybody with problems due to meth. I will swap out my stock pistons soon with forged and will take pics. Cheap mod and protection for engine. Boost higher with Meth. Go with a 50/50 mix for best results.
Fans - Boomer has an electric fan kit, which I am told does a great job at reducing the temp. A few have made their own fan kits.
T-stat - Boomer or Sean have them for sale. Opens earlier than stock T-stat. Need reflash to improve cooling. However, electric fan on top of it is probably the way to go. Easy install and don't have to have gasket.