toddrparr

I'm inching closer to first startup on my motor. Does any one have a solution for running without a radiator, while still having coolant in the system? Maybe some kind of loop? I want to get it up to operating temperature. Thanks!

imma_stocker

iTrader: (19)

Remember coolant system is sealed and pressurized at operating temp. Run it through a radiator, even if the radiator comes from a honda.

tberg725

You can fire up your car to make sure it's going to start without a radiator, when I did my head/cam swap I buttoned the motor back together and fired it to make sure all was well before I put everything back together

Just make sure you loop the trans lines together so you dont spew trans fluid all over the place

B52bombardier1

Go get a truck or car radiator with a set of e-fans at the junk yard for 60-70 bucks to give yourself a longer run time testing your engine.

Rick

lynx853

iTrader: (8)

You'll be fine doing a quick start up no radiator. Just don't go and drive it to burger king