cooling system question
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cooling system question
is it safe to say that if a high flow water pump was put on with a stock radiator that the engine would probably run hotter since the capacity of the radiator cannot handle the flow properly to cool the fluid down before returning it
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No. That is a total myth and misconception, contrary to the laws of physics as they exist in this universe.
FWIW, in my 83 I have a Stewart water pump (far higher flow than stock), a stock aluminum and plastic radiator for a later (87 or so) car, stock thermostat, stock fan switch, and regular anti-freeze. The car lived in the South for some years, with the A/C on for 5 months of the year continuously. I had no overheating problems with the 400 that was in it (and will be going back soon).
FWIW, in my 83 I have a Stewart water pump (far higher flow than stock), a stock aluminum and plastic radiator for a later (87 or so) car, stock thermostat, stock fan switch, and regular anti-freeze. The car lived in the South for some years, with the A/C on for 5 months of the year continuously. I had no overheating problems with the 400 that was in it (and will be going back soon).
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I am with RB83L69 on that one. If you have a high flow water pump, your temps should stay pretty low. The only thing that it could be is that your radiarot might be clogged somewhere and the coolant can not flow fast enough through your radiator and back to the engine. Make sure your ENTIRE cooling system is in good shape. If your radiator is good then your temps should be a little lower.
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