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June 20, 2024
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THE AUTO BUILDER
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10 Minutes To Improved Towing
Smart boat owners know that diesel-powered towing vehicles are wise investments. A diesel powerplant’s premium price is eventually recovered through better fuel economy and engine longevity, and nothing quite compares to the off-the-line towing pull provided by a late-model oil-burner.
Rear Disc Brakes
If you are driving down the highway in an older car, you are at a major disadvantage if you have to make a quick stop. Many of the high-performance cars being built today have fantastic stopping power, and if you can’t stop as well as the car in front of you, that could certainly be a big problem. The owner of this ’55 Chevy improved it with front disc brakes that work well, but he wanted the Chevy to stop even better, so he decided to add rear disc brakes.
10 for 10
In today’s automotive aftermarket, building a great-running, awesome truck can soon lead to a depleted bank account. With the cost of billet wheels, the price of modern powertains and paint jobs costing thousands of dollars, building a truck for under $10,000 can, to many, seem like an impossible undertaking. During a serious editorial meeting to discuss that very topic, the one thing we all agreed upon is just how difficult it would truly be to build a $10,000 truck.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Dieselsite’s 1992-2000 6.5L Chevy/GMC All-Aluminum Radiator
Brand new! All-aluminum radiator with a 2 row core with 48 tubes per row
If you have a 1992-2000 Chevrolet or GMC with a 6.5L and you’re worried about overheating issues, there’s no reason to sweat it. Our friends at Dieselsite have the solution.
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The Auto Builder Staff
Squarebody trucks have been some of the hottest trucks out there in the collector market for some time, with the next generation OBS trucks (GMT400) not far behind. Don’t just take our word for it. In a 2022 article from Hagerty, Chevy GMT400s trucks have increased in value by 63% over the last three years, while their GMC’s counterparts are up 52%. Overall, these are outstanding trucks however, they do have their issues.
In 1992, the 6.5 L (395 cu in) was introduced to replace the 6.2. These engines had a common issue with overheating. This was mainly due to how the engines were designed, struggling to manage heat, especially when towing heavy loads or in hot weather. Problems with the cooling system, like small radiators or faulty thermostats, made things worse. Despite attempts to fix it in later models, overheating continued to be a big headache for owners.
If you have a Chevy or GMC with one of these engines, and you’re worried about overheating issues, there’s no reason to sweat it. Our friends at Dieselsite have the solution.
Deiselsite’s 1992-2000 6.5L Chevy/GMC All-Aluminum Radiator
Brand new! All-aluminum radiator with a 2 row core with 48 tubes per row. The ultimate in heat exchange, designed to address the overheating issues with the Chevy and GMC 6.5L platform. All connections are TIG welded for superior strength and clean design. Combine with the Heath Diesel Super Cool Kit and Evans Waterless Coolant for the ultimate protection!
In the OE application the heater core fluid returns after the radiator so it never gets a chance to be cooled. Unfortunately, this hot coolant goes right back into your engine. Our fully aluminum radiator features an innovative hot side return port to addressthe issue. This way the hot fluid will return before the radiator so it can be properly cooled, helping with many long term heating issues known to plague the 6.5L engines. A simple change to save you time, money and give you peace of mind!
~To take advantage of this feature simply attach an extra length of coolant hose to your OE return line using a barbed mender, then move it to this new port. Plug up the old port and you’re good to go!
To learn more, CLICK HERE or go to Dieselsite.com
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Dieselsite
7400 West Industrial Lane
Homosassa, FL 34448
888/414-3457
