My motor + stock radiator = over heated motor????
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From: Albuquerque / Las Cruces, New Mexico
Car: 91 camaro z28
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My motor + stock radiator = over heated motor????
Ok you guys this is my problem I have been building my motor for about 16 months or so, it been taking me so long because well parts are way too expensive. Anyways Ill get to the point I am hoping that my car will be running by the middle of Jan but I will be using the stock radiator. I plan to get a nice 3 core aluminum radiator probably in late March. Well do you guys think I will be ok using my stock radiator with my combo? Look at my sig for my combo, O I don’t know if this will help but I bought a Milodon high flow water pump. Thanks you guys!
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Engine: Sb2.2 406
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Assuming the rest of the cooling system is up to par, I have seen cases of a factory radiator (in good shape) cool upwards of 450 hp. And yes, the upgraded pump will help.
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Car: 1982 Camaro
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I had luck with a 500hp 400ci only when using a clutch fan and shroud. I switched to electric and it over heated so back to the clutch fan I went
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