UD pulley = Overheating ??
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Le Mans Master
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From: Shreveport/Bossier Louisiana
St. Jude Donor '08
UD pulley = Overheating ??
So Ive got my new motor in and almost broken in good.
The only thing related to overheating vs. last motor is the 25% UD pulley. Will this cause it to run hotter than usual?
The temp gauge on the AC controls has shown 99+ the last couple days so Im sure that doesnt help but that is typical summer heat here in the nothwest part of Louisiana.
Should I invest in a good radiator? Thanks guys
The only thing related to overheating vs. last motor is the 25% UD pulley. Will this cause it to run hotter than usual?
The temp gauge on the AC controls has shown 99+ the last couple days so Im sure that doesnt help but that is typical summer heat here in the nothwest part of Louisiana.
Should I invest in a good radiator? Thanks guys
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From: Santa Fe TX
I'd invest in a 160 degree thermostat if you haven't already.
Most people get an UD pulley when they do a cam, and at the same time get a tune, which causes the fans to come on earlier.
A tuner, or a handheld can adjust the hi-speed/low-speed on/off temps of the fans.
I think stock is 220ish low speed 235 high speed
My car (stock tune cam pulley) used to routinely reach 235 on hot days
It never gets above 210 now(aftermarket tune, cam and UD pulley)
Most people get an UD pulley when they do a cam, and at the same time get a tune, which causes the fans to come on earlier.
A tuner, or a handheld can adjust the hi-speed/low-speed on/off temps of the fans.
I think stock is 220ish low speed 235 high speed
My car (stock tune cam pulley) used to routinely reach 235 on hot days
It never gets above 210 now(aftermarket tune, cam and UD pulley)
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From: Pasco WA
Also, after my H/C install, (with Powerbond %25 UDP) my car ran a little cooler than stock, so I doubt it's the pulley. Later I added an EWP, and it's about the same as before, but during 100+ days, in slow traffic, stays stable at 195 deg.
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So Ive got my new motor in and almost broken in good.
The only thing related to overheating vs. last motor is the 25% UD pulley. Will this cause it to run hotter than usual?
The temp gauge on the AC controls has shown 99+ the last couple days so Im sure that doesnt help but that is typical summer heat here in the nothwest part of Louisiana.
Should I invest in a good radiator? Thanks guys
The only thing related to overheating vs. last motor is the 25% UD pulley. Will this cause it to run hotter than usual?
The temp gauge on the AC controls has shown 99+ the last couple days so Im sure that doesnt help but that is typical summer heat here in the nothwest part of Louisiana.
Should I invest in a good radiator? Thanks guys
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What are your fan temps? Did you blow out the radiator while it was out, we did an 04 last summer and the radiator was amazingly dirty/plugged. I bought a DeWitts I plan to install when I do the motor. Kind of sad seeing it in a box in the middle of summer.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08
I'd invest in a 160 degree thermostat if you haven't already.
Most people get an UD pulley when they do a cam, and at the same time get a tune, which causes the fans to come on earlier.
A tuner, or a handheld can adjust the hi-speed/low-speed on/off temps of the fans.
I think stock is 220ish low speed 235 high speed
My car (stock tune cam pulley) used to routinely reach 235 on hot days
It never gets above 210 now(aftermarket tune, cam and UD pulley)
Most people get an UD pulley when they do a cam, and at the same time get a tune, which causes the fans to come on earlier.
A tuner, or a handheld can adjust the hi-speed/low-speed on/off temps of the fans.
I think stock is 220ish low speed 235 high speed
My car (stock tune cam pulley) used to routinely reach 235 on hot days
It never gets above 210 now(aftermarket tune, cam and UD pulley)
Its overheated once and runs very hot in daily driving....temps anywhere from 230ish to 260. AC starts to get warm and thats not good when its 100+ degrees outside
I usually blow it out everytime I have it on the lift but I didnt do it when I put the motor in bc I didnt take the radiator out.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '08
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St. Jude Donor '08
I filled it the old fashion way.....at the shop I have the snap on vacuume tool that uses shop air to suck it all down but I didnt use it. Its about due for an oil service so I guess I can try blowing the radiator off then go from there.
I was basically just seeing if others in similar weather have had problems with an UD pulley
I was basically just seeing if others in similar weather have had problems with an UD pulley
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No problems with mine either and I'm still using the stock radiator.
I do have a 160 and re-programmed fans set at 188-182/194-188.
Of course I am running warmer temps in this summer Texas weather, but nowhere near what you are.
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