overheatng problems
09-04-2009, 03:06 PM
#1
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overheatng problems
hey guys i need some help i got a 351w motor with a d1 procharger at 12 pounds...wat is the operating temp for a sset up like this and i have a front mount inteercooler do u think that it is blockin the air to the radator and thats why it runs hot cause i have a aluminum radiATOR with to pulling fans can u give me some advice.....thanks
09-04-2009, 08:08 PM
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need more info on the setup. lots of things could cause it to run hot. i run a huge intercooler that completely covers my radiator and i have no overheating issues. the t-stat and water pump play just as big of a role as the radiator does.
09-05-2009, 05:12 PM
#7
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check your fans, t stat, check your oil for head gasket failure, check your water to see if you have a blown head gasket, smell the water in the radiator to see if you can smell gas, are you running a stock gauge? whats the temp at? you need to give more details like these so we can get a better understanding of whats going on with your car.
09-06-2009, 10:41 AM
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i apoligize i am kind of new to ll this and just learning so if u caan bear with me....yes i was running a stock temp gauge and stock water pump i recently put a prosport water temp gauge the old temp gauge i didnt trust it not sire wat the temp was exactly at but i could tell it ws runnin a lil hot i didnt blow anyhead gaskets or anything but i no that it shoulnt be getting hot.. does an after high flow water pump really make a diff... im away now but wen i get back to the car i will no the operating temp wit the new gauge... wat should the temp be inbetween like 170 and 220
09-06-2009, 10:43 AM
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overheating
i apoligize i am kind of new to ll this and just learning so if u caan bear with me....yes i was running a stock temp gauge and stock water pump i recently put a prosport water temp gauge the old temp gauge i didnt trust it not sire wat the temp was exactly at but i could tell it ws runnin a lil hot i didnt blow anyhead gaskets or anything but i no that it shoulnt be getting hot.. does an after high flow water pump really make a diff... im away now but wen i get back to the car i will no the operating temp wit the new gauge... wat should the temp be inbetween like 170 and 220