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Old 06-02-2013, 07:37 PM
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Default radiator baffles

i agree with chris. The upper baffles and lower air dam are critical as well
as water pump clearancing and good HD fan clutchwith & blade fan.
my car with 180 stat this weekend never broke 190 except when I was stuck in traffic after getting off highway. Climbed and held at 195(highest) and dropped right to 185 once moving again. I am running the factory style 3 row radiator.

water pump pump pulley size is a player too. Mine takes longer to heat up with the
smaller 6" pulley but also cools better.

Gerry

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