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Old 09-02-2016, 03:08 PM   #11
Sand85
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Re: Boiling over.......

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Originally Posted by Dead Parrot View Post
Most SBCs specified a 195 thermostat. Haven't tested it myself but several folks claim that running no thermostat degrades cooling because the coolant moves too fast through the radiator. Maybe too much speed causes turbulence that limits heat transfer.

If that is a flex fan, add a stock 7 blade fan to your list.

Might research doing a switch to electric fans. May be cheaper then obtaining the proper parts to restore the OEM cooling setup.
My current fan has six blades and I don't see how one more blade would make a difference?

I have run a 93' Chevy 5.7 with no thermostat and it run fine but I put one in anyways because I was a lot more comfortable knowing it was there.
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