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JT
I’m pretty certain that everyone has that one project on their To Do List they’ve wanted to start, but for some reason just can’t get it going. Allow me to share with you one of those projects I have delayed, and the many valid reasons why. That is until recently… High temperatures have a way of hurting expensive parts here on Planet Gearhead. I have gone through both extensive research and expensive purchases all in the pursuit of being cool. As a matter of fact, I spared no expense when it came to my cooling system. A big double pass radiator, custom shroud with both a push and pull fan, a heavily modified front grill, high volume electric water pump, and the best heat absorbing additives available. My big block beast used to approach 230 degrees after just one pass, let alone the trip back down the return road. Thank God that is a thing of the past. Keeping the air and fuel cool in a naturally aspirated engine is just one more component to making more horsepower. My Spectre custom dual plenum and DEI CryO2 cold air and fuel chillers drop ambient temperature down as much as 50 degrees. Cerakoting my headers and complete exhaust system also help keep the under hood temperature as low as possible. So I took care of the cooling 86 86
august 2020 | RPM Magazine
2 Electronics and wiring are one of my specialties, and making the connections on the temp sensor and connecting cable was a breeze. Little did I know at the time, the troubles that lie ahead.