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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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Getting my setup back together and it's running pretty hot. Today was around 85 and while doing some tuning just putting around the parking lot it's holding 225-235 degrees. It's not ready to get out on the road yet but I'm not happy with those temps. I'm running the griffen rad, dual flex a lite pushers with -16an lines. I was assured that this would be plenty but I'm wondering if the -20an lines wouldn't help out. Car is a 408 with 91mm turbo.
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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stock radiator of meizere? stock i was told to go with -20
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 12:35 PM
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i would do a -20 on the lower at the very least. -20 up top wont hurt if you can. i did -16 top and -20 bottom on my buddies 602bbc/101mm in a 4th gen and it didnt get hot cruising ocmd
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You cant fit pullers? They work much better. 16an has been fine for me on a few builds but 20 an is better.
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There is no room for pullers. Did a couple small things today and I'm gonna switch over to water/water wetter and see if it helps any. It looks like a -20 swap is in my future but I hate the thoughts of getting all new stuff. Anyone interested in a griffen rad with -16 bungs, stainless hoses and polish AMW waterpump with -16an fittings??? LOL
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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i run -16s on my setup and it never gets above 185*. I dont run a thermostat either, it just constantly circulates.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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-16An should be plenty. That's moving alot of water. Probably more than the pump is capable of moving.
-16an is probably larger than most garden hoses? 1 inch, right?
I'd say you have to mess with your Fan setup. If the fans aren't shrouded, and are just mounted side by side, I would work on getting the entire core covered first. IMO...good luck.
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