V8 Guys? Overheating issues- Ordered Renegades complete radiator setup, Also considering an LS1 swap down the road Options

[JRust]

So my buick 215 is getting to hot. I wasn't sure how accurate my gage was. On my way home from Parts obsolete swap meet on sunday it was in the mid 90's. My engine temp got up to 230 but seemed to be doing okay. Then it started cutting out on me. I pulled over to let it cool a it. After a good half hour I drove the rest of the way home. Engine temps were still close to 230 though. I have an old school setup I think.

My question is what radiator setup are you using? Also what engine temps are usual for you? Just trying to see which way to go. I'd like to make it better without forking out another grand for renegades new setup right now. Suggestions please!

[computers4kids]

Jamie,
a plasma cutter would be nice since they would literally cut the bumper like butter, but not necessary. If you decide to cut your bumper, it can be done with some real simple tools.

Masking tape and tape measure to create the shape you want...the tape makes for a nice guide when cutting as well.

If you want rounded corners, then a drill with a metal hole saw.

A jigsaw with a couple of metal fine tooth blades (may break one).

File to smooth all the cuts

If you want a grill, then pick one up at the junkyard that you like. It will need to be somewhat flexible to curve to the inside of the bumper.

Alternatively, pickup a piece of metal grill like the one I used from Orchard Hardware ($25). I used a cutting tool (air) to cut to size and then tack welded on the inside of the bumper.

I would be glad to bring any of these items or tools up if you need them...just let met know. Do you have an air compressor? Welder?

If I had a bumper close, I would do all the work here and just bring it to you. My roller's front bumper is tweaked, not worth the effort. We have a junkyard in town but they think their stuff is gold...don't even know if they have one.

Depending on your tools, a couple hours and you should be ready to roll.

[JRust]

Jamie,
a plasma cutter would be nice since they would literally cut the bumper like butter, but not necessary. If you decide to cut your bumper, it can be done with some real simple tools.

Masking tape and tape measure to create the shape you want...the tape makes for a nice guide when cutting as well.

If you want rounded corners, then a drill with a metal hole saw.

A jigsaw with a couple of metal fine tooth blades (may break one).

File to smooth all the cuts

If you want a grill, then pick one up at the junkyard that you like. It will need to be somewhat flexible to curve to the inside of the bumper.

Alternatively, pickup a piece of metal grill like the one I used from Orchard Hardware ($25). I used a cutting tool (air) to cut to size and then tack welded on the inside of the bumper.

I would be glad to bring any of these items or tools up if you need them...just let met know. Do you have an air compressor? Welder?

If I had a bumper close, I would do all the work here and just bring it to you. My roller's front bumper is tweaked, not worth the effort. We have a junkyard in town but they think their stuff is gold...don't even know if they have one.

Depending on your tools, a couple hours and you should be ready to roll.

I do have an air compressor but no welder or plasma. Although I can borrow both from a guy I work with. I kick myself at times like this for leaving those 3 bumpers down at G & R for recycling. I may try to track an extra down at parts obsolete today. Depends on how things go with my car at the shop?