Acceptable Engine Temp

Print Thread

Acceptable Engine Temp #741905 07/06/10 02:50 PM 07/06/10 02:50 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 941 Texas, USA ChrgrCuda OP super stock
ChrgrCuda OP super stock Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 941 Texas, USA	Hey guys, could ya'll tell me what(and how to get there)my engine temp should be on my street/strip small block 68 Cuda? Here's the combo 408 stock magnum block Eddy Heads SDSS Stg. II port job, 57cc chamber heads Static Compression is about 10.8:1 My temp climbs to about 205 driving around. At the strip, starting line temp is 180, and 210 at the end of the 1/4. I have the original brass radiator, although an extra row was added, now 3 row. Black Max electric fan. 160 thermostat. Brand new NAPA water pump(engine driven).Added water wetter, and that helped a little, but I was told that my engine should be much cooler. I'm also worried my tranny is getting hot as well, 4000 stall converter. Any ideas or suggestions? Oh yeah, I live in Texas, and yes it gets hot, anywhere from 94 to 100 on average. 68 Cuda Notchback [Email]10.86@120[/Email] 69 Charger R/T 440/505 2009 Challenger SRT8

Re: Acceptable Engine Temp [Re: ChrgrCuda] #741906 07/06/10 02:59 PM 07/06/10 02:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,547 State College, PA RyanJ moparts member
RyanJ moparts member Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,547 State College, PA	Really should put a good cross flow aluminum radiator in it. Electric water pump would also help (both power & cooling) if you are having issues with it @ low speed (idle etc) The electric pump, pumps same volume all time & usually cool better in car that has to idle in traffic alot & at stop lights etc.

Hop To