I am having problems keeping my 383 stroker cool in my 80 Malibu. Below is what I am running for a radiator.
Radiator Style - Crossflow
Row Quantity - Dual-row
Radiator Material - Aluminum
Transmission Cooler - Yes
Inlet Size - 1 5/16 in.-1 1/2 in.
Outlet Size - 1 1/2 in.
Core Height (in) - 18.250 in.
Core Thickness (in) - 2.250 in.
Core Width (in) - 20.750 in.
Tube Size - 1 in.
50/50 anti-freeze water mix
Water pump is a Tuff Stuff Supercool High-Volume mechanical pump. Fan is a 17" electric set to come on at 160 degrees.
On a hot day (80-90 degrees) in traffic, the water temprature gets above 240 degrees and continues to rise (has never been above 245). If I am on the interstate, the temp steadily goes down, but only if there is a lot of air coming through the radiator. If I shut the motor off, I have to wait for the engine to cool off before it will start again. Dont know where to begin to look for the problem here. Thanks for any help I can get.
Radiator Style - Crossflow
Row Quantity - Dual-row
Radiator Material - Aluminum
Transmission Cooler - Yes
Inlet Size - 1 5/16 in.-1 1/2 in.
Outlet Size - 1 1/2 in.
Core Height (in) - 18.250 in.
Core Thickness (in) - 2.250 in.
Core Width (in) - 20.750 in.
Tube Size - 1 in.
50/50 anti-freeze water mix
Water pump is a Tuff Stuff Supercool High-Volume mechanical pump. Fan is a 17" electric set to come on at 160 degrees.
On a hot day (80-90 degrees) in traffic, the water temprature gets above 240 degrees and continues to rise (has never been above 245). If I am on the interstate, the temp steadily goes down, but only if there is a lot of air coming through the radiator. If I shut the motor off, I have to wait for the engine to cool off before it will start again. Dont know where to begin to look for the problem here. Thanks for any help I can get.