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Nov 9, 2002 | 09:53 AM

#51

Kingtal0n

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From: Fl

Car: 5.3L turbo 2800lbs RWD

Engine: Prefer 3L Iron & 5.3L Aluminum

Transmission: 4l80e

Axle/Gears: 3.512

I have an airdam (factory) but my car still gets to 235 on the highway. what now? Stays perfectly cool around town (170~)

Nov 15, 2002 | 02:44 PM

#52

Flamingo

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From: Bradenton, FL

Car: 89 GTA

Engine: 5.7 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

235* is within specs...

I basically did the same thing as the one with the holes... I got some angle brackets from Home Depot and bent them also back on themselves so that it holds the deflector just forward of vertical, and when I manage to scrape bottom they will give. Just means I have to reach under the front end and pull the deflector back forward every now and then.

Now to get a 350 and drop it in there... the 305 is only running on 6 cyls now.

Nov 15, 2002 | 05:54 PM

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Kingtal0n

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From: Fl

Car: 5.3L turbo 2800lbs RWD

Engine: Prefer 3L Iron & 5.3L Aluminum

Transmission: 4l80e

Axle/Gears: 3.512

<b>I have an airdam (factory) but my car still gets to 235 on the highway</b>

Not for me. I have a Be cool/stewart/dual flex fans...

Also i have a blower

Nov 15, 2002 | 06:02 PM

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brodyscamaro

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From: CC, TX

Car: 1999 Yamaha Banshee

Engine: 379cc twin cyl 2-stroke stroker

Transmission: 6 spd manual

Axle/Gears: 14/41 tooth

if your car is hitting 235 on the freeway see if you are running lean and check your thermostat

Nov 16, 2002 | 08:34 PM

#55

Kingtal0n

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From: Fl

Car: 5.3L turbo 2800lbs RWD

Engine: Prefer 3L Iron & 5.3L Aluminum

Transmission: 4l80e

Axle/Gears: 3.512

<b>if your car is hitting 235 on the freeway see if you are running lean and check your thermostat
</b>
Good points,
I have no thermostat, i tried with and without however.
I was running lean, but i richened it up and it still does it. PLugs are usually a little too black for my taste...
Timing? I have no vacuum advance, and my total is 34*. I tried 38* and 32* total nothing helped.... I have a feeling its somthing deeper and more important.

Nov 23, 2002 | 01:47 AM

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Imadude_134

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From: La Mirada, California

Car: 1991 Camaro RS

Engine: L98 350 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: ZT LSD with 3.42 - LS1 brakes

what does the airdam do? i took mine off becuase i thought that it wasnt important. should i put it back on? i havent noticed any overheating (except recently cuz my fan stopped working). any thoughts?

Nov 30, 2002 | 11:25 PM

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trans87

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From: Cypress, SoCali

Car: 2006 Tacoma X-Runner

Engine: 4.0L DOHC V6

Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Axle/Gears: 3:15 LSD

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Originally posted by Imadude_134
what does the airdam do? i took mine off becuase i thought that it wasnt important. should i put it back on? i havent noticed any overheating (except recently cuz my fan stopped working). any thoughts?

The air dam forces air into the radiator. After 35 mph the fan shuts off so the only air coming into the radiator is brought in by the dam. Now some cars can get by with no air dam. I have for almost a year now and I finally picked one up tonight to install. I run a 160* thermostat though. I did notice in the summer heat, which you know what it was like here during the summer since you aren't too far from me, my car was approaching 220 even with the 160* thermo. My advice for you is to put it back on. The car does need it.

By the way brody, where the hell are those after pictures