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Jun 29, 2022 | 09:14 AM

Tregrad

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coolant reservoir?

I have a cold case aluminum radiator and need a good overflow reservoir, any suggestions? I lose coolant and then it starts to run semi hot around 200.
I have dual fans on my radiator as well but I need a good overflow.

Jun 29, 2022 | 10:27 AM

Ls7colorado

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What degree thermostat are you running?

Jun 29, 2022 | 02:04 PM

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ya know? I have no idea, I havent changed it. bought it like it is. It starts to rattle in the heads when hot like this. I will get in there and change it out to what? 190?

Jun 29, 2022 | 02:59 PM

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Depends on were you live and if you want your heat to work good in the winter lol.
I run a 160 deg, 200deg would be pretty normal temp for a stock thermostat to run at.
But if its pinging then you either have some bad gas, or bad tune, or its REALLY hot.
How is your intake setup? If its sucking hot air from the engine bay that will only make pinging worse.

Jun 29, 2022 | 03:09 PM

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Most stock LS thermostats are 187deg.

Jun 29, 2022 | 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ls7colorado

I am also in colorado, I will go and get a 160 and change it out just to be safe and i just had it dyno'd so the tune is right on. probably a mix between low grade gas and the heat, been hot as hell here on the front range. Yes my intake is right out of the engine bay, I will have to fab something up to get it out to the front.
Thanks for the info.