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Old 06-28-2008, 07:58 PM
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Default Over heating problems..
After these mods were installed the car starts to run warm in traffic etc..
Is this normal?Thanks for any advice..Scott

Procharger model D1SC with twin intercoolers (8 rib system at 7 psi..
- Racetronix upgraded fuel pump
- 60 lbs injectors
- ATI Pro harmonic balancer
- Kooks 1/78 headers
- Hooker 3” y pipe with high flow catalytic converters
- Magnaflow cat-back exhaust
Comp Cam..228/236-115
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Old 06-28-2008, 08:01 PM
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im guessing this is on a ls1? and how bad was it over heating, was it cooling off after you got moving?
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did you bleed the cooling system of air, if you got an air pocket in the motor you will run hot
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Old 06-28-2008, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 406malibu
im guessing this is on a ls1? and how bad was it over heating, was it cooling off after you got moving?
Yes Correct. A Ls-1 in a 02 SS Camaro.Yes it will cool down after it gets rolling..
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So I take it this not a common problem with this set up??
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what was the temp?
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