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82 GT · 07-14-2004, 05:14 PM

I've been having trouble keeping my engine cool during long idles or in-town cruising. It gets as high as 220* during those time but cools back down to 180-190 on the highway.
I have a 4 core radiator that was recently hot-tanked at a repair shop so I know that's not the problem now.
I'm running a flex fan with a shroud, a 25/75 coolant/water mix and a 20oz bottle of REDLINE water-wetter.
I have a 180* thermostat and 13lb radiator cap.

Now, to add to the equation, I believe I might have a lean condition. I'm not positive yet.
Should I replace the cap & thermostat just for the sake of it?
Is it possible that my engine NEEDS an electric fan now or is it because I "might" have a lean condition?

I'm still running the stock fuel pump(maybe I'll have it ported and polished)..............private joke from another thread

I'm just kidding tireburner. I had to say that...

07-14-2004, 05:14 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Overheating problem continues I've been having trouble keeping my engine cool during long idles or in-town cruising. It gets as high as 220* during those time but cools back down to 180-190 on the highway. I have a 4 core radiator that was recently hot-tanked at a repair shop so I know that's not the problem now. I'm running a flex fan with a shroud, a 25/75 coolant/water mix and a 20oz bottle of REDLINE water-wetter. I have a 180* thermostat and 13lb radiator cap. Now, to add to the equation, I believe I might have a lean condition. I'm not positive yet. Should I replace the cap & thermostat just for the sake of it? Is it possible that my engine NEEDS an electric fan now or is it because I "might" have a lean condition? I'm still running the stock fuel pump(maybe I'll have it ported and polished)..............private joke from another thread I'm just kidding tireburner. I had to say that... __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.