I learned how to drive a 281 Peterbilt with a 262 Cummins in the early 80s, but I didn't start driving for a living until 1998. What surprises me about late model iron is how small the radiators are. Yes, they run a little hotter, but still the cooling systems do the job now when they didn't before.
I have 2 theories of why. First, aluminum is a better conductor of heat than copper is, so the radiators work better. Second is the fans and shrouds work a lot better than they did then.
If I were putting a big engine in a narrow hood, I'd make sure that my radiator had an an extra row. If standard is 3 row, then I'd get a 4 row.
KW narrow nose with a big engine
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Never heard of narrow nose W900's being built until '82. Never seen one either.
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Have you tried the ATHS forum?
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The last time I saw a pre-70 kw was at Vander Haag in pa.
As for the a/c, lots ways to mount the condenser with fans under the cab or behind it.Captain Mudsocks Thanks this. -
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