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May 15, 2010 | 07:59 AM

gscz28

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From: Kalamazoo

Car: 89 iroc

Engine: 355 TPI FINALLY

Transmission: 700r4/ SHIFT KIT

Axle/Gears: 3.42

how hot is too hot

I just swaped from a 305TBI to a 355 TPI
temp is at about 200 when I turn the secondary fan on..
I get a little nervous when I see 220

So what is to hot for these cars..I removed all the A/c componants

Last edited by gscz28; May 15, 2010 at 08:18 AM. Reason: grammer

May 15, 2010 | 09:24 AM

KNBlazer

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From: San Diego, California

Car: Trailblazer EXT 4.2 (Firebird Form)

Engine: 5.1 4bbl

Transmission: 700R4 Mega Raptor Level 4

Axle/Gears: 2.73

Re: how hot is too hot

well GM typically installs a 190 degree thermostat and a 220-230 fan kick on threshold... however, you say you removed your A/C... I'm not sure you may want to do some research on proper way of deleting your A/C both physically as well as electronically because I think your A/C may play part in how your first fan cycles... the majority of members here on TGO aren't using stock temperature control parameters... I myself am running a direct fan and a 180 degree stat... You will be surprised at the performance gains you will see...

May 17, 2010 | 12:26 PM

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From: Mooresville NC

Car: LOWERED ♦ CRIMSON METALFLAKE

Engine: ► 400 KUBES ◄

Transmission: 765R4

Axle/Gears: EATON POSI 4.56

Radical Radiator

In addition to the above, due to the fact you removed the condenser, you have room for a thicker radiator.

You’ll be able to be koooool at the equator.

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