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Old 08-03-2008, 10:02 PM
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at least i know why i was running so hot now.. but its bad cause its A LOT more money for cooling stuff
 
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Old 08-03-2008, 10:02 PM
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I have a spare new ".030" piston lying around the garage, and it has a 30 stamped on top. You need to see a pic of it for comparison? And why dammmmmmmmmmmit? Does the engine need to be rebuilt again?
 
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Old 08-03-2008, 10:11 PM
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That really wont make it much hotter, if you are running a 350 you almost NEED a larger 3 core radiator, I have a brand new spectre radiator in my camaro, with a new high perf. thermostat, hoses, water pump, engine, coolant, and a big flex fan, and its still running a little warm.
 
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Old 08-04-2008, 12:29 AM
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Early blocks could be bored to 4.160 but if its from the later 70's on they are thinner castings and 0.030 is a lot.
But if you are expirience high temps try a high volumn water pump. All it will have is a caviation plate on the vanes but they do work better.
 
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Old 08-04-2008, 04:40 PM
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just extra money is all.
 
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