engine running hot

[bowtie81]

it works alot better now since i moved the heat gauge probe from the head to the intake. it stays around 180 now and i also changed to an electric fan

 

[JESSE]

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glad to hear that you got the overheating problem sorted out,when are you going to post some pic's jesse

 

[custom442]

If you have a 160 degree thermo you should be running an electric fan with it. Did you get a high volume fuel pump (and new water pump) also? Didn't catch what type of engine?

 

[custom442]

Lol, ok I read the first posts. If you haven't yet, buy a fuel pump, edelbrock has some good ones that will cool it off a bit. Give them a call so they can match one to your application, that's the best way to go (don't get an electric one).

Edit: What kind of ignition system do you have?

 

[bowtie81]

i have all msd ignition. wires, box, coil and distributor. i have a high volume mechanical carter fuel pump. i just put a 2500 cfm electric fan on. it's all feeding a 350 60 over with dart pro 1 200 heads with a 162 b&m blower on top, 12 bolt rear with 456 gears and a 3500 stall.
i'll post some pics very soon.

 

[custom442]

Omg, you should've made a rocketship instead That thing must be scary from 0-60.

Did you also get a high volume water pump? That's all I can think of to cool it off besides buying a better fan shroud to cover the fan if it isn't.

Edit: You might also look into a higher power alternator, dunno what kind you have but that's a bigger load on your electrical system, especially at idle.

 

[bowtie81]

yeah the car is insane, you can be going 30mph nail it and the tires still go up in smoke. and it doesnt stop pulling. i did put a better water pump on. i plan to drop down to a 410 gear so i can take it down the track without over reving the blower.

 

[pennsburg mike]

I think you should send me your blower and I'll let you know if it run hot on my car! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[bowtie81]

sorry buddy its too late it runs just fine now. it is a fun toy though

 

[JESSE]

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if you don't have a rev limiter :shock: you might want to put one on your wish list!! were are those pics????