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! |
JRust |
Aug 25 2008, 08:28 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 |
Honestly I am happy at the 2-220hp I get now. Really more than I need anyway. Car flies the way it is & I don't need to go to crazy. I don't mind bumping up to the 300+ range that seems crazy enough for me. Who knows though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
By the time I get my cooling under control & really get to drive my car? Then maybe I will want to go a little crazy with my next engine. Either way I am just glad to have my radiator coming (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
drive-ability |
Aug 25 2008, 10:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,169 Joined: 18-March 05 From: Orange County, California Member No.: 3,782 |
Honestly I am happy at the 2-220hp I get now. Really more than I need anyway. Car flies the way it is & I don't need to go to crazy. I don't mind bumping up to the 300+ range that seems crazy enough for me. Who knows though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) By the time I get my cooling under control & really get to drive my car? Then maybe I will want to go a little crazy with my next engine. Either way I am just glad to have my radiator coming (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Hey the Renegade set-up is a great choice, you will have no overheating problems now... I say take your time, I think the "LS" series engines are a good choice, I would go that way if I had to do it again! Keep us posted!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
JRust |
Aug 25 2008, 11:17 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 |
Hey the Renegade set-up is a great choice, you will have no overheating problems now... I say take your time, I think the "LS" series engines are a good choice, I would go that way if I had to do it again! Keep us posted!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Hey drivability I just watched your engine video! That is one sweet rear trunk setup. Did you fab that yourself? Very cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) |
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