Looking for larger radiator.

[armcclure]

That girdle eff's up the coolant passages...

[recaro86]

Originally Posted by armcclure

That girdle eff's up the coolant passages...

I always wondered how that would work.
RedlineNoob had constant issues when driving 80+ down in the south on a stock block though

[Big Knight]

The air dam does not actually scoop air. It to draw the air thru the radiator. Powell gave a good explanation in a different thread. I'm too tired to remember better right now.

[armcclure]

The air dam does two things;
It creates a pressure wave under the car that forcesair up into the rad, while also creates a vacuum behind it that draws air down.
A beat up, flimsy, bent over air dam could be part of the issue.

[GMRedline]

Originally Posted by recaro86

I always wondered how that would work.
RedlineNoob had constant issues when driving 80+ down in the south on a stock block though

Right. It is a common issue.

I have experience it on very hot days just this past summer. For most 80* there is no problem. But once the temp gets up into the mid 90s my temp will creep up above 180.

[golden chicken]

Dudes...

As far as coolant temp is concerned, the fans come on "low speed" at 223*F and on "high speed" at 230*F. 180 degrees is nothing to this motor.

So, again, how much of an issue?

[Tennpenn83]

I drilled one hole in my brand new thermostat and even in the summer, the car ran so cool that I don't think it ever got above 165° even sitting and idling on the hottest days of the year.

Stock radiator, air dam in place.

[djames]

Originally Posted by Tennpenn83

I drilled one hole in my brand new thermostat and even in the summer, the car ran so cool that I don't think it ever got above 165° even sitting and idling on the hottest days of the year.

Stock radiator, air dam in place.

How big of a hole did you drill in the stat??

[hnbracing]

using my tricks huh lol

[Tennpenn83]

Yeah, John, you told me to.

Just drill a small hole. I think I went with 1/8".