*Winter cold fronts - NS

[CumminsCrazed]

its 4* here now....and i dont have a cold front

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Silver 2001.5 Ram 2500 Cummins H.O. 6 spd.
Silencer ring MIA, Muffler/Res. MIA, FASS 150/95 GPH, Boost Elbow, Edge Comp, AutoMeter Boost Pyro and Fuel Pressure gauges, Amsoil Nanofiber 4510 Air intake filter, B&M Racing T handle shift knob, Kenwood speakers front and rear

[Mopar1973Man]

Here is a cheap solution for a winter front... A cut up old road sign (aluminum sign). It really help in getting the engine temp up and works great in temps down to -20*F

Man it must take for ever for your truck to warm up without the winter front in place. There is a way to help built temp fast. Accelerate and then allow the jake to drag you down. Then accelerate again. This is done with little throtte. But you got to have a jake/exhaust brake to make it work...

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Michael Nelson - 2002 Dodge Cummins

[D-Roc]

That looks like something you would buy for 150 bucks. Nice. Well done. Wish I was that crafty.

[Mopar1973Man]

I've seen several versions of mine done out of plastic, metal, aluminum, wood, vinyl, canvas, etc... Any material to block the cold air out..

I don't suggest the cardboard in the radiator trick it might cause overheating problems... I've tried it before...

Check out my write up on my web site
Winter Front

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Michael Nelson - 2002 Dodge Cummins

[D-Roc]

I saw a site today. It's minus 20 out, and I see this SUV travelling down the highway with a little piece of cardboard zap strapped to the grill!

[Hut]

Here's what I made for mine.
I wanted to use dark plexiglass or Lexan but couldn't find it in town.
Seems like they will be durable enough; guess I'll find out. I saved the templates so if they crack I'll get some black diamond plate AL. & go with that.

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2006 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 LWB AT 3.73 Made in U.S.A. 1/06
aFe Stage 2 w/Amsoil EAAU6081, Edge Juice w/attitude, Nelson 86131M, Amsoil
IBEW Tramp Wireman

[Hut]

Mopar1973Man, That's a nice job you did Did you do anything with the open area in the bumper? Mine looks like a large open area there and was wondering if I should cut it down somewhat.

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2006 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 LWB AT 3.73 Made in U.S.A. 1/06
aFe Stage 2 w/Amsoil EAAU6081, Edge Juice w/attitude, Nelson 86131M, Amsoil
IBEW Tramp Wireman

[Mopar1973Man]

Originally Posted by Hut

Here's what I made for mine.
I wanted to use dark plexiglass or Lexan but couldn't find it in town.
Seems like they will be durable enough; guess I'll find out. I saved the templates so if they crack I'll get some black diamond plate AL. & go with that.

Very Nice... Look really stylish!

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Michael Nelson - 2002 Dodge Cummins

[Mopar1973Man]

Originally Posted by Hut

Mopar1973Man, That's a nice job you did Did you do anything with the open area in the bumper? Mine looks like a large open area there and was wondering if I should cut it down somewhat.

No... I left it open... I thought about closing it up but I haven't seen a reason to close it up. It gives just a enough cool air for running hard up grades and towing a sled trailer around without getting too hot...

Mine heat up in about 3-5 miles now at 0*F outside temp. Compared to 10-15 miles at 0*F and barely making 165*F (bottom of the normal zone) on the gauge...

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Michael Nelson - 2002 Dodge Cummins

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Last edited by Mopar1973Man : 01-15-2007 at 08:05 AM.

[Hut]

It is better than the ol' pizza box routine (like on my old Ferds)

I'll leave my bumper alone for now and see how it does for a few days. This week prior to the inserts it just wouldn't heat up. I think it will now.

Thanks

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2006 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 LWB AT 3.73 Made in U.S.A. 1/06
aFe Stage 2 w/Amsoil EAAU6081, Edge Juice w/attitude, Nelson 86131M, Amsoil
IBEW Tramp Wireman

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Last edited by Mopar1973Man : 01-15-2007 at 08:05 AM.

[KCKODIAK]

Aw heck I'm using a bud select 30pk box to block the cold air and no problems so far this winter. I do check my temp guage to make sure there is no problem, but I need to make some this spring just to busy now

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[DBLR]

Here is a photo of the newer winter fronts from Dodge on my truck.

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Last edited by DBLR : 02-15-2007 at 04:34 PM.