Mick_540
02-06-2005, 04:03 AM
I know there are a few of you out there with BBC engines with centrifugal superchargers.
My 540 has a vortech V7, and a air to air intercooler in front of the radiator. I am running twin thermo fans, a Team G pump, and a big alum radiator. At this stage I don't think airflow is the problem.
During days when the temperature gets to about 85 degrees, the gauge can show up to 205 degrees. The gauge is installed next to the thermostat. I would feel a lot more comfortable at say 180-190 degrees.
Can any of you guys give me some pointers as to what I can to make it run cooler? I have replaced thermostat (180 degrees), had the radiator cleaned (properly), the bottom hose does not collapse. I am thinking now it might be a timing issue, but I would be very interested to hear from other centrifugal owners who have had coolant temp problems.
My 540 has a vortech V7, and a air to air intercooler in front of the radiator. I am running twin thermo fans, a Team G pump, and a big alum radiator. At this stage I don't think airflow is the problem.
During days when the temperature gets to about 85 degrees, the gauge can show up to 205 degrees. The gauge is installed next to the thermostat. I would feel a lot more comfortable at say 180-190 degrees.
Can any of you guys give me some pointers as to what I can to make it run cooler? I have replaced thermostat (180 degrees), had the radiator cleaned (properly), the bottom hose does not collapse. I am thinking now it might be a timing issue, but I would be very interested to hear from other centrifugal owners who have had coolant temp problems.