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Old 04-23-2008, 08:47 PM
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im thinkin bout moving my radiator up, has anyone heard of any cooling probs? i would also like to go with pushers, would that be a prob?
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I did it in my last shop car. Use a good set of fans and a 160* thermostat and you are all set. The car would average 170-180* cruising with the TH400.
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did you have pullers or pushers? will pushers hurt flow while drivin?
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Pushers. Never had a problem while driving.
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A couple of SPAL pushers will do the job, yah.
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anyone else ever have any problems?
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Originally Posted by 4SFEDZ
anyone else ever have any problems?
Mine runs a little warm on hot days, 200-215. Warmer than I would like. I'm going to put a larger volume rad in the car, mine is pretty small, it should be fine.

I just drove it to Speed Inc's open house down the tollway and it ran 180's but it was only in the 50's.
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Originally Posted by LASTLS1
Mine runs a little warm on hot days, 200-215. Warmer than I would like. I'm going to put a larger volume rad in the car, mine is pretty small, it should be fine.

I just drove it to Speed Inc's open house down the tollway and it ran 180's but it was only in the 50's.
Are you running a stock 210* thremostat or a 160*? It makes a huge difference.



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