Relocating ECM, FICM and TCM

[Bentley]

Sorry guys, I don't have pictures yet. But I did take the truck for a test drive tonight and my FICM cooler works amazing! It was at ambient temp the whole time... Even with the pump off it stayed really really cool! I just used a $20 pump, reservoir and a little tiny power steering cooler. By the time you get fittings for the FICM (really odd size!) and all the stuff you might be in it $100-150. Ran a 50/50 mix of coolant through it and voila!!! Pics will come tomorrow! Need sleep! Good news is no issues, codes or anything of the like! I cannot tell you if its running better or worse because of it though, I did way to many things at once to tell...

 

[2500HeavyDuty]

the FICM could probably be cooled by the ac since its in the cab, no more engine heat soaking that booger.


pics are mandatory

 

[SIKDMAX]

Pretty cool, definitely.

 

[Bentley]

Sorry this took so long guys, I needed a vacation and I have been working my ass off to get the truck ready for Fallon tomorrow.

Here ya go!

 

[duramaximizer]

I don't think the pictures do it justice.

Good job.

 

[Bentley]

I don't think the pictures do it justice.

Good job.

Thanks! You really need to see it in person. Its hard to understand in the pictures... If any one is coming to Fallon tomorrow I will have the truck and will be more than happy to show anyone!

 

[mytmousemalibu]

Awsome Dude! :bananallama: :happy2:

Thats somthing i have been seriously thinkin about doin when i start in on the twins. (prolly in the fall?) I dunno about relocating them to the cab inside but a i deff wanna straighten up the nest of a harness the factory job is. I can see how much room it takes, GM's isnt very tidy I wanna make some more room too.

Can you elaborate on the pump you used for your FICM cooler?

Im gonna use a BMW electric auxulary water pump for mine, has a magnetic impeller drive, its very quiet too. I wanted to use a Perma-Cool PS cooler too.

 

[JOHNBOY]

Looks Great.

Where did you get the forward facing thermostat housing?

 

[Big Block 88]

Wow that does look really clean. I like it, it seems to have been worth the time in my eyes.

X2 on the foward faceing thermostat

 

[2500HeavyDuty]

very nice

 

[EDP]

Looks Great.

Where did you get the forward facing thermostat housing?

Comes on the dmax vans.


Looks good and clean.

 

[JOHNBOY]

Comes on the dmax vans.


Looks good and clean.

Sweet. Do you stock them or have a Part #?

 

[RENODMAX]

ill be out there tomorrow. got a test at 9 but ill be there after.

 

[EDP]

I think I have the part# at the shop Ill do some digging and let you know,

 

[JOHNBOY]

I think I have the part# at the shop Ill do some digging and let you know,

That would be sweet.

 

[Bentley]

Looks Great.

Where did you get the forward facing thermostat housing?

Wait!? This is a part you can buy? I made mine... Thanks for all the kind words guys! Now for 3 hours of sleep and then off to the track!

 

[Bentley]

Awsome Dude! :bananallama: :happy2:

Thats somthing i have been seriously thinkin about doin when i start in on the twins. (prolly in the fall?) I dunno about relocating them to the cab inside but a i deff wanna straighten up the nest of a harness the factory job is. I can see how much room it takes, GM's isnt very tidy I wanna make some more room too.

Can you elaborate on the pump you used for your FICM cooler?

Im gonna use a BMW electric auxulary water pump for mine, has a magnetic impeller drive, its very quiet too. I wanted to use a Perma-Cool PS cooler too.

I just used a cheep ass fuel pump from Napa... I think the cooler is a must but as far as the resivoir goes I don't think you need it. The TCM gets hotter than the FICM when I have the FICM pump on... Glad I have them piggy backed... I will get pics of the inside before I put the center concole back in. Just need to do a little looming before I am willing to post those pictures. I really don't think its worth moving them around in the engine compartment. If your gonna do the work and have the time (and are willing to loose your stock sub and amp) I would seriously put them in the center concole (if you have one). I am glad I did it now that I am like 95% done with it...

 

[sweetdiesel]

I just used a cheep ass fuel pump from Napa... I think the cooler is a must but as far as the resivoir goes I don't think you need it. The TCM gets hotter than the FICM when I have the FICM pump on... Glad I have them piggy backed... I will get pics of the inside before I put the center concole back in. Just need to do a little looming before I am willing to post those pictures. I really don't think its worth moving them around in the engine compartment. If your gonna do the work and have the time (and are willing to loose your stock sub and amp) I would seriously put them in the center concole (if you have one). I am glad I did it now that I am like 95% done with it...

That is so impressive.......It is so clean!

Nice work

 

[coldLBZ]

X2 Looks very clean.

 

[ChevyDieselLLY]

looks awesome might have it done while the truck is done for the new engine