A little over heating problem!!

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Jun 4, 2011 | 11:12 PM

ReggieWarrenJr

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A little over heating problem!!

Ok just built my engine this winter and finally got the car put back together and im having a over heating problem. I put a griffin 27.5 x 19 and 3'' thick radiatorin it, mezeire 55gpm electric WP and pluged all the extra ports(because i deleted the HVAC), It has a single 14" fan with shroud, and i changed the steam pipe to -4 braded hose and ran it to the top of the radiator. And another think is my stock temp gauge isnt working? but i have a autometer digitl gauge and its reading temps gettingup to 220-230, last year my car wouldnt get over 190. I tried a 180, 160, and NO thermostat with the same results. Any ideas would be great!! i attached som photos of my radiator setup, maybe someone could spot some flaws in it? the pics have the the stock steam vent hose in it and now i have the braided hose, but its still running to the same place.

Thanks, Miles

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Jun 4, 2011 | 11:16 PM

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Jun 5, 2011 | 11:00 AM

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I'm not convinced that tiny little fan has enough cooling capacity. The stock LT1 fans are beast - they can move far more air than just about any single fan.