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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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radiator

i need a new radiotor .. trying to look for anyone who has them in stock . i dont want to get the plastic housing. does anyone have pics of a set up . if anythign i can get a universal one i just need some dimensions. my control module keeps on burning out. the car runs at 160 on the streets and 200 on the freeway this is the 5ht time or so that the module has burnt i have it on warranty what else can i do .. need your guys help ..

runing 350 tpi
few bolt ons
mild cam
msd
msd coil
petronix distibutor
headers
it gets hot in there
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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Car: 1988 Iroc
Engine: 383 TPI
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Re: radiator

All I can help you with is the radiator, Summit has direct fit radiators for f-bodies at a good price. 160 in town sounds good, 200 on the freeway sounds like you are missing your lower air dam.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Car: 90 Formula -- tot resto in progress
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700R4 w/ 2500 stall, by Owen @ ARD
Axle/Gears: 3.23 posi disc
Re: radiator

What module has burnt?

Ditto the air dam...

Depending on how much you want to spend, Classic Industries
has a really hefty sized aluminum unit that is bolt in replacement
fit, in the $300 neighborhood. I got it, but haven't gotten the
project re-assembled yet, so I can't verify it's capability.
But I expect it better cool a 350 with A-C running while parked
on Houston freeways in Aug. -- just in case we have to evac for
another hurricane.

Good luck..
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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Re: radiator

lower air damn is there.. lol ... the ignition control module burns...
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Re: radiator

Not to be a smart-***, but if ANY electronic components are repeatedly
burning up in the 200 deg. eng. temp range, I would look for an electronic
problem. All electrical components under the hood are rated for
operational conditions where engine temps go into the danger zone,
i.e. 250 & beyond. If electronics fail due to overheating, excessive
current draw is usually the culprit, and charred/disfigured housings
are a certain indicator.

Good luck,
kk
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Re: radiator

been there done that .. cant find a short of any kind... .. the car never ran that hot.. it was used to runing at 180 or so ..

Originally Posted by l_dis_travlr
Not to be a smart-***, but if ANY electronic components are repeatedly
burning up in the 200 deg. eng. temp range, I would look for an electronic
problem. All electrical components under the hood are rated for
operational conditions where engine temps go into the danger zone,
i.e. 250 & beyond. If electronics fail due to overheating, excessive
current draw is usually the culprit, and charred/disfigured housings
are a certain indicator.

Good luck,
kk
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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Re: radiator

i bought a 3 core radiator on ebay specific to our car. direct bolt in no probs with the fans fitting or anything. and the price was in the range of $150 -$175 shipped i think. no plastic either.
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