I have a new 350 in my camaro and it seems i have a overheating problem even with the fan on the temp continues to rise.worse at idle.
it is a new engine and im thinking of buying a new victor series pump will this help?

Dave

 

I'd first check the radiator, see if it's not blocked off, or rusted.

Then check the condition/level of the coolant.

Then, check to see if the thermostat's not stuck.

THEN you can check the water pump.

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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else

 

I have a new radiator

Checked fluid level

new Fan motor (fan itself could be out of round if this matters?)

new thermostat 180

New Stock kragen pump lifetime warranty ( doesn't mean its not junk)

Engine putting out about 350 Hp

 

I'm thinking the new stock pump and fan won't keep up with the hp motor?

 

I had all new stuff just like you, and couldn't keep my 350 cool either. I swapped the lifetime warranty POS water pump out for a Stewart Stage1 pump www.stewartcomponents.com along with one of their high flow thermostats (same temp stat as before though) and have been very happy. Runs nice and cool now...

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Ray87Z
-Vortec headed 350.
86 IROC w/ a cammed 305 TPI.
Formerly Ray86IROC.
www.inter-scape.com/Ray

[This message has been edited by Ray87Z (edited June 20, 2001).]

 

What mix of water/AF are you using. Try 70/30 water/AF , or even more water. I have seen several cars that would run hot b/c of stronger AF mixes.
Also, is your radiator cap new? If not replace it, cheap insurance. This is always the first thing i replace on any car i buy, just because i have had way too many strange cooling problems caused by faulty caps.

Check those 2, then worry about a new WP.
...ed

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92 Z28 Convertible - Quasar blue / Tan top
LB9 4L60 GU2 G80 - stock, soon to be sleeper
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- Definitely prototypes, high powered mutants of some kind. Too weird to live, too cool to die

 

Thanks for the input i will get the new water pump and i already have a new radiator cap.If that doesnt do it i will get a better fan just keep on keeping on.

dave

 

A little bit more info is needed. What year is the car, what engine was in it before the 350. What year is the 350. Etc.