Smokedawg's Overheating and Driveability Issues

NO SLO PK · 05-25-2001, 05:04 PM

Hey jimberg, with the flow restrictor my engine ran cooler under all driving conditions, including stop and go. In fact, it was so much colder that I was getting crummy gas mileage, since the EEC-IV wouldn't go into closed loop. That's why I'm using a 160.

Sadly, I've tried everything and nothing can keep my pony's temp from climbing a little during stop and go driving in 100 degree weather, but the flow restrictor was more effective than any of the thermostats. Next project involves a shoe-horn of the CCM extra wide aluminum radiator.

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Russ L
'91 LX
Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles.

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05-25-2001, 05:04 PM	#1
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	Hey jimberg, with the flow restrictor my engine ran cooler under all driving conditions, including stop and go. In fact, it was so much colder that I was getting crummy gas mileage, since the EEC-IV wouldn't go into closed loop. That's why I'm using a 160. Sadly, I've tried everything and nothing can keep my pony's temp from climbing a little during stop and go driving in 100 degree weather, but the flow restrictor was more effective than any of the thermostats. Next project involves a shoe-horn of the CCM extra wide aluminum radiator. ------------------ Russ L '91 LX Procharger, 3 row intercooler, extrude honed Cobra intake, Mac full Length Headers, 30# inj., 73mm C&L, 75mm tb, E303 cam, 289 rods, ported E7 heads, MSD, T-Rex w/255 lph Walbro, 5 lug conversion, Cobra R wheels, 3.27 gears and Moser Axles. [This message has been edited by NO SLO PK (edited 05-25-2001).]