V8 Guys? Overheating issues- Ordered Renegades complete radiator setup, Also considering an LS1 swap down the road |
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V8 Guys? Overheating issues- Ordered Renegades complete radiator setup, Also considering an LS1 swap down the road |
JRust |
Jul 1 2008, 07:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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! |
andys |
Jul 9 2008, 12:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
JRust,
You might also try Desert Hybrids in AZ. David is a very forthcomming person, and will not try to up-sell everything. Here's a link to his site where her discusses the cooling system (among other things). Being in Arizona, his cooling challenge is as demanding as any. He makes his system work with a GM radiator. http://home.earthlink.net/~adbuch/id34.html I am using an AFCO #80133N aluminum dual pass ASA racing radiator (with cap delete) for my V8 conversion. Though you'll have to fabricate the mounting and ducting, the radiator was only $229 two years ago. Andys Attached thumbnail(s) |
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