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09-03-2010, 10:40 PM
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Re: big block owners WTF?
Are you running an Edelbrock carb? I bet you are, if so, change it to Holley.
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09-03-2010, 11:08 PM
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Re: big block owners WTF?
Not too sure if this would help your situation but I installed some fiberglass header wrap on my headers and it significantly lowered the under hood temp with my 454.
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09-03-2010, 11:27 PM
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09-04-2010, 12:18 AM
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09-04-2010, 12:53 AM
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 Weird! I have two BBC's that run cool as a cucumber. Never over 190*. I'm sure you have checked this but are you sure your fans are wired to spin the right direction for the way they are mounted (push vs pull)??? |
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09-04-2010, 01:34 AM
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Re: big block owners WTF?
Check your timing, and dist. for advance. Too far retarded will heat way up.
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