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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    I decided to just order the cold case unit. I think that's the issue as well. We shall see once it arrives. Will update in about 2 weeks...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    My understanding is that the fan clutch should really not be contributing to temp control at highway speeds. The car runs cool at idle...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    Hood to rad support seal is contacting, I think it's ok. This morning was in the high 60s so. No issues. I may be out of time to...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    Read my mind, its a Fitech setup. I dont have timing control so I have a recurved factory unit. As for fuel I reset the fuel learning on...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    I have to believe that 110+ degree temps would be much worse for me. I can tell the difference between 80 and 90 degree days. Once the...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    The hood has a seal at the radiator support. I will check how well it seals in the morning. The firewall end of the hood does not sit...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    Update: I drained the system this morning and installed -flowkooler water pump (I already have their 180 thermostat) -Spring in lower...
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    I think 135-degree boots are essentially the same as 45-degree boots (different mfgs use different terms, Pertronix uses 45-degree...
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    Its WAY harder. I just always wanted a 440 big block car so I made one. No regrets. They do make 90 degree ceramic boots. I figured I...
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    Does anyone know a source for short 45 degree ceramic plug wire boots? (8mm). I have the pertronix ones but they are too long for many...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    That helps, so after a system refresh, you think you're running in the 185 range (no AC) no matter what your driving condition is? This...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    New cap, of course new parts dont necessarily = working... But let's see if I understand how this works... The cap raises pressure...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    Ok, so to recap why I'm asking: I have read countless posts where people talk about running hot and people referencing specific temps...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    Maybe I'm overthinking this and its fine. It's never gone more than 1/2 gauge but once I saw how hot in degrees 1/2 gauge was I started...
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    zombezoo replied to the thread 440 Highway temps.
    So having the CTS brought some actual numbers to the game. I have an IR temp gun too. Temp gun pointed at the water pump housing (where...
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