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I agree with scottmandu, the C7 would be a great re-fit because it would drop right in with only minor mods to electrical/computer. The C7 can be reprogrammed to 370 hp by cat dealer.
To answer the question about the M1088's auxillary radiator, it is actually a transmission cooler. All of the 6x6 MTV's have them. They are located between the frame rails just ahead of the middle axle. The M1088 is mounted just behind the spare tire and is larger then the rest of the MTV's.
Suprman: I'm going to install a hydraulic package (pto/pump, tank and winch) on a non outfitted A1. Am I correct in assuming the wiring harnesses are all pre-wired for this option? If so, then by hooking in all the components does this complete the circuit to let the ECM know to adjust engine...
Here is how I did mine recently. Do one side at a time. With cab fully lowered, remove the lower nut and washer. Then raise cab with air/hydraulic pump or manual pump slowly. When you get about 1/4 of the way up visually check the mount. Because the nut is off, the cab hydraulic cylinder will...