Cooling Problem - I think

[MuscleStang351]

Dont forget about the gauge looking normal, it could be a sending unit or gauge problem also. On top of every thing else. Also with it running that hot and pinging you could have done some other not visable engine damage. Surly you fried your oil if you think you burnt the coolant. So your cyl walls are prob. not happy and you pistons could have had some ill effect from the detonation you were experiencing. You will prob drive it and never notice it but its just something to think about. Take a good look at your oil, you may want to change it a little more frequently for a couple of rotations. Just to try and clean the burnt stuff out. Good luck