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Old 01-10-2005, 11:29 AM
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Car: 86 Iroc Z
Engine: 305 TPI
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runs a little hot

after running for a while the car runs fine and then out of nowhere it gets hot really fast? does anybody know what that could be?
Old 01-10-2005, 01:24 PM
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Car: 91 Firebird
Engine: 3.1 V6
Transmission: TH-700-R4
Maybe fans dont turn on..We have very hot running engines because the thermostats are so damn high.Install a 160 or 180 degree thermostat
Old 01-10-2005, 02:07 PM
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how big is the one that is in it now? i can hear the fans blow when i just sit there.
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Originally posted by superdave396
how big is the one that is in it now?
If you mean the thermostat..It is 195 degrees
Old 01-10-2005, 02:35 PM
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How hot does your engine run?
Old 01-12-2005, 09:09 AM
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How hot does your engine run?
usually around 220 to 240.
Old 01-12-2005, 12:39 PM
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Originally posted by superdave396
usually around 220 to 240.
Thats pretty bad..Definatly change to a lower temp thermostat.The entire cooling process will start sooner.
Old 01-12-2005, 01:58 PM
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would i be able to fit a bigger radiator in there without having to change anything?
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