My new-to-me 6.2L Disco
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LtFuzz
Explorer
Yeah that or cover the inside in a Second Skin type of deal. I think if I started to go that route ($$$) I'd probably need a better idea of how much the louvers would actually help
Ray_G
Explorer
Valid point, sadly my evidence is anecdotal-though borne from a group of experiences akin to yours. If I put my other hood back on at some point I'll do some measurements of the variation in temp between the two. In my case I didn't want to mar the hood with a blackout or the hood pins so it was easier just to grab my old one as a spare.
If you're like me, put it way down on the giant list of projects to do and time/resources will get you there eventually since you may not need to make the plunge just yet.
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Ray
Rovertrader
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lookin good Felix
LtFuzz
Explorer
Nice milspec motor for a good price:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Chevy-6-...pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-Chevy-6-...pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr
REDROVER
Explorer
try this now, drive under 2000 rpm. around 1900. and you will not need any fun, . the heat problem comes when engine is going over 2100 rpm. and at 2500 rpm as you and i drive, is called OVER REV 
yours is better, at least you can change gears, on mine i am stuck lol
and then comes the 6 speed T56 and changes everything.
ERIC
yours is better, at least you can change gears, on mine i am stuck lol
and then comes the 6 speed T56 and changes everything.
ERIC
MoGas
Central Scrutinizer
When I was in the Navy and before I found out how cool it was, I had a K5 Blazer with the 6.2 and a 4 speed stick. The guy I bought it from owned the local diesel shop and had put a Banks turbo on it along with putting marine injectors in it and fiddling with the pump. I drove that thing like my socks were on fire. I ended up selling it after my first cruise because my girlfriend said it was too loud. I should have kept it..........
Red90
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REDROVER
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hks3sgte
César Gómez
...epic...
LtFuzz
Explorer
This project is going to get kickstarted after a looooong hiatus.
Lots of wiring to do... I'm lazy enough that I'm considering hiring an electrician to build me a loom that will include the 4 roof-rack Hellas, the 2 bumper IPFs, and the radiator fans.
Swivel ball seals need fixed, along with brakes. Everything else still looks tight. Engine bay is still a wee messy but I think that's unavoidable with any conversion. Motor fires and runs as smoothly as it did 6 months ago. With diesel at $4.15 down here it'll soon be time to get serious about alternative mixtures.
Stuff to install: HD axles F/R, mantec snorkel & skidplate, white Wolf wheels (still unsure on tire, but 32" and skinny), fuel tank skid (thinking of painting front skid with Union Jack --cheezy?), and rear TruTrac. Might get some HD torsion stuff as I've managed to bend two tie-rods.
Toyed with getting CT signage vinyl cut but again such a fine line between lookin' good and trying too hard.
Lots of wiring to do... I'm lazy enough that I'm considering hiring an electrician to build me a loom that will include the 4 roof-rack Hellas, the 2 bumper IPFs, and the radiator fans.
Swivel ball seals need fixed, along with brakes. Everything else still looks tight. Engine bay is still a wee messy but I think that's unavoidable with any conversion. Motor fires and runs as smoothly as it did 6 months ago. With diesel at $4.15 down here it'll soon be time to get serious about alternative mixtures.
Stuff to install: HD axles F/R, mantec snorkel & skidplate, white Wolf wheels (still unsure on tire, but 32" and skinny), fuel tank skid (thinking of painting front skid with Union Jack --cheezy?), and rear TruTrac. Might get some HD torsion stuff as I've managed to bend two tie-rods.
Toyed with getting CT signage vinyl cut but again such a fine line between lookin' good and trying too hard.