Turn signal fluid?

I bought one and it proved beyond a doubt that using gas with octane rating any higher than 87 is a waste of money....no, really...I swear!

 

I WANT THE MOTHER OF ALL SUBWOOFERS SOOOOO BAD....http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=24
too bad its alittle out of my budget. Woah there is a flux capacitor... i need one of those things mixed with the compost fuel mechanism to achieve full mpg.

 

i loaded the truck up with traction grease this morning, so i should be good for at least 10k miles!!!

 

I'd really like to get myself one of those radiator insulators because I could really see that increasing your power through reduced heat loss but $199 is a bit steep. Does anyone have any idea what they use for insulation? Maybe a guy could make a homemade version by just slapping a pillow one either side of the rad and duct taping it in place. Maybe some fibreglass house insulation? What do you guys think would work best?

 

thats not a bad price either. i paid close to a quarter mill for mine

 

I have to get a round tuit. It sounds like it can make life a lot more productive.

 

Those radiator fins really cause some incredible heat loss. You might try wrapping it with an electric blanket; that's what I did. You can find them at Walmart pretty cheap. Of course, you'd have to get an AC/DC converter, or run a long extension cord if you have the outlet in the bed. I can't believe Toyota would make a radiator that loses so much heat. They obviously didn't think it through.

 

LMAO..I could NOT read that with a str8 face! ..Great post!

 

Wow! I never even considered an electric blanket. That would be twice as effective, you'd think. I'll have to give that a shot. Did you route your cord under the vehicle to the outlet or do you think there's a way to hook it up straight off the alternator?

 

Has anyone else tried the '65 Volkswagen radiator swap yet? I'm having a bit of trouble getting the spacers lined up...

 

Not yet. I have to wait until my father in law sells me his 1965 then I'll check that out.

 

You probably couldn't wire it directly off the alternator as it's a DC source whereas most electric blankets are AC. I routed my wire around the exhaust pipe. The heat of the exhaust makes the wiring's insulation extra sticky and causes good adhesion so it stays in place.

To hold the blanket on, I just took a roll of duct tape and wrapped it around the radiator. That also provides a good wind block as most electric blankets still let some air through. When you're done, be sure to spray paint it black so it looks good through the grill, especially if you have a Grillcraft.

It works good. I mounted the controller in the cab of my truck near the window controls for easy access. That way, I can adjust the heat to get it quickly in the red. When the engine reaches the "H" on the gauge (heated), I know it's ready to go. I've included some pictures below. One shows the controller placement and the other shows my blanket wrapped around my radiator just prior to painting. I found this blanket on sale. I went with the purple plaid as I think it goes better with duct tape.

 

I'm starting to get a little afraid that an awful lot of us have too freakin much time on our hands

 

Wow...and everyone was actually really scared for the guy, myself included!

 

Ok big question, has anyone tried to order anything yet? i tried to add some stuff to my cart today and check out but it said i needed to log in first. the last thing i need is to get more random emails from some stupid site, so there is no way i'm logging in. but has anyone actually gone through the trouble to log in and try to order? i just want to see what happens

 

let me know if you get loged in i want you to order the engine oil bypass kit for me and bring it to the meet
the best part is the reviews of this stuff

 

I'd pass up on the radiator blanket right now if I were you.
I've got the inside scoop, as I just sold them the patent rights to the
Double Add-a-Cylinder Kit.
You just bolt it on and you'll make your V6 a V8!!

No drilling or cutting required!

The slant kit is required for I-4 engines.

 

best site ever!!!! i am definately going to save up for that truck to tank kit.....

 

im saving up for the boost bar!!! whoo hooo

 

Hey, has anybody seen those Solar Heated Headlights? I can't find them anywhere. They say these lights will increase your gas milage as much as 50%. I was curious if anybody has them.