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dedjr67 · 01-09-2009, 12:03 AM

I put a 283 in my 65 in place of the 230 and the radiator even after being recored witha 3 row core just does not seem to be cutting here in Florida. When at a stop light or on the highway going over 65 mph the temp starts to creep up to around 200 then I get nervous and either slow down to 55 or pull over. If I keep it around 55 to 60 never goes over 170 degrees. I am running 185 degree thermostat 2000 cfm electric fan no a/c manual trans. What is a good aluminum rad and what size will fit our trucks.
Thanks Dennis

01-09-2009, 12:03 AM	#1
dedjr67 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 47	radiator question I put a 283 in my 65 in place of the 230 and the radiator even after being recored witha 3 row core just does not seem to be cutting here in Florida. When at a stop light or on the highway going over 65 mph the temp starts to creep up to around 200 then I get nervous and either slow down to 55 or pull over. If I keep it around 55 to 60 never goes over 170 degrees. I am running 185 degree thermostat 2000 cfm electric fan no a/c manual trans. What is a good aluminum rad and what size will fit our trucks. Thanks Dennis



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