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Re: Still to HOT help.
[Re: rapid67rt]
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09/04/09 04:53 PM
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You could possibly have air in the system. Did you drill a 1/8" hole in the thermostat to bleed air?
Last edited by ireland383; 09/04/09 05:07 PM.
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Re: Still to HOT help.
[Re: rapid67rt]
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09/04/09 05:00 PM
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Do you have a fan shroud?
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Re: Still to HOT help.
[Re: RapidRobert]
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09/04/09 06:18 PM
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All things considered, 185-190 running is perfect. 200 at speed on really hot days isnt even that bad.
200-210 on warm to hot days at idle or at a stop light isnt really considered overly hot as well. Some like to keep it cooler, but those temps are ok and not causing any damage or issues. Its when temps get over 220 that I would begin to get a tad concerned.
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Re: Still to HOT help.
[Re: rapid67rt]
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09/04/09 07:16 PM
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Quote:
It seems to recover once I begin to move back to 185-190
That tells you it's an air flow problem. I had to add a pusher fan on the front side of the radiator because of the same problem. I offset the two fans to different sides of the radiator. You could try a shroud but that might not be enough.
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Re: Still to HOT help.
[Re: DennisH ]
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09/05/09 07:38 AM
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Unless you are running an OE electric fan or a SPAL, i don't think you are getting near that cfm you posted. I'd spend a few bucks on a nice set of SPAL fans or use one of the many OE fans discussed on moparts in other threads. If you searched, you would find many options. guys are running everything from minivan fans to lincoln mark VIII fans to mercedes fans....oe's seem to be really good fans.
edit...what about putting one of those square house fans in front of the car idling in your driveway to test. If it stays cool, you know you need more airflow. At worst you could eliminate airflow as the culprit
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