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redrider · 08-11-2002, 01:13 PM

I have an 88 GT with a Vortech T Trim 10 lb pulley and a 347 stroker. My problem is the stock radiator did not cool the beast in the Florida summer so I went with a 2 row aluminum radiator and a Milodon high flow water pump and a 180 thermostat. I though that would do it but the temp still goes to the 2/3 mark with the air on. In went a restrictor thermostat which is just like a big washer where the thermostat went. Still no luvk and the motor and supercharger are hot as hell. I see the fuid going through the radiator with the cap off but it doesn't seem to flow very fast. Is there a way to check the performance of the water pump?

Any other suggestions would be welcom

08-11-2002, 01:13 PM	#1
redrider Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: seffner, Florida, usa Posts: 95	cooling system woes I have an 88 GT with a Vortech T Trim 10 lb pulley and a 347 stroker. My problem is the stock radiator did not cool the beast in the Florida summer so I went with a 2 row aluminum radiator and a Milodon high flow water pump and a 180 thermostat. I though that would do it but the temp still goes to the 2/3 mark with the air on. In went a restrictor thermostat which is just like a big washer where the thermostat went. Still no luvk and the motor and supercharger are hot as hell. I see the fuid going through the radiator with the cap off but it doesn't seem to flow very fast. Is there a way to check the performance of the water pump? Any other suggestions would be welcom __________________ 88 GT mass air conversion from 90lx, Cobra Intake(ported/polished lower),Edlebrock Aluminum Heads(ported/polished),38# injectors 70 mm BBK TB, 77mm Pro M, Coast High 347 SB, Wolverine custom cam, Vortech T Trim w power pipe(13lbs), fmu & boost retard, 255lb fuel pump (BBK off road H pipe, Dynomax cat back, alum driveshaft w safety loop, Konis,Southside Bars w chromemoly torque boxes,AOD w lentech valve body, B&M MegaShifter, 4.10 with True Track locker, SVO springs, subs, cross drilled rotors, Nitto Drag Radials,MSD A6, black magic fan etc.