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Old 07-06-2009, 03:46 PM
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Im running a late model HO 5.0 in my 65. Aluminum radiator. Should I be using a 7lb or 16lb cap?
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Old 07-06-2009, 07:50 PM
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I'd run a 13 or 16lb cap. 7lb is low, don't know where you got that number from. Fox body 5.0's run a 16lb cap.
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Old 07-06-2009, 08:51 PM
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I'm running a 16 with the same setup
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Old 07-11-2009, 06:02 PM
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I have a 13 on mine.
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