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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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its time to upgrade the radiator need a bigger one any suggestions ive been looking at dewitts. I got a 383 and when its about 80 85 the car starts to run like crap got the car last year and i think the only thing that wasnt upgraded was the radiator the car is an auto
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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You might check my recent line on radiators and Tom DeWitt's participation there. His radiators have an outstanding reputation and I like everything I heard about his company. When I upgrade to the same engine as yours, his radiator will be part of the package.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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There's alot of possiblilities other than radiator. What engine temps are you seeing? A bad ignition module shows its ugly head when it heats up.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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when its hot out it get to around 200 210 and i have a 160 thero in it
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Those temps are normal, actually better than normal. A 160 t-stat really doesn't mak a difference in the overall operating temperature. If the car is running poorly in warmer temps, look at the fuel system. but first check codes
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