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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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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 Jun 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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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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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 Jun 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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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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So I take it this not a common problem with this set up??
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Old Jun 29, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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what was the temp?
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