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 Post subject: getting hot
PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:20 pm 
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I have a problem with my slant getting hot. I have changed everything but the raditor and its makeing me think that i need to change to a v8


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PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:26 pm 
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Well, since a V-8 makes more heat, you'll need a new radiator, which might very well solve the overheating problem with your /6 for less money. I would have the cooling system professionally flushed first, though, as it was working when new, so you know that it COULD cool adequately.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:30 pm 
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Id sooner change the radiator than the engine, silly :P but seriously now what do you have, a stocker or is it hopped up? Give some details of your problem.


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Read and follow this post.

Not sure I understand your line of reasoning...how do you imagine changing to a V8 would solve your overheating problem??? :shock:

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:43 pm 
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I'll play Devil's advocate here and say he's talking about a V8 sized radiator.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 9:01 pm 
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the engine is totally stock 1bbl and the rad has been flushed and i think that it might have a cracked head.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 04, 2006 9:09 pm 
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Have you flushed the heater core? My brother's 68 Dart overheated due to a clogged heater core.


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