What cooling systems are you guys running?

[66GTFB]

Hey fellas,

Just wondering what cooling systems you guys are running? What radiator, water pump (electric or mechanical), and fans (brand, size, cfm #'s), type of coolant, etc and what sort of temps you see?

I'm running a CSR electric water pump and Ron Davis radiator on my mustang and it just won't run as cool as I want it so I'm going to play around with going back to mechanical water pump setup and see what that does.

Any info would be awesome.

Cheers,
Joe.

[pokey64]

Good post! I'm researching upgrading our Camaro's cooling system. The ol 454 is running hot...

Interested in seeing what everyone is running.

[g356gear]

BBC..stock 4 core rad, with stock fan....185 degrees average, 195 on a hot day. Ceramic coated headers made a huge difference.

[66GTFB]

Any other combos guys?

[lil427z]

ron davis
rick k

[chr2002ca]

69 Camaro with zz454, mechanical water pump, GM BB 7-blade clutch fan, GM BB shroud, 2 core Aluminum BB radiator. Rarely goes over 180 degrees. Has never gone past 195. I agree with the last post, I think the ceramic coated headers significantly reduces the underhood temperatures. My aluminum heads and intake probably help a little too.

[pokey64]

Here's what came on our car. The radiator says "Northern" on it and looks like a 2 core. The single fan is a pusher and is around a 10" diameter. The fan turns on with the key and stays on. The water pump appears to be stock. The 454 overheats while cruising around town or if I just let it sit and idle.

The old thermostat had some seaweed looking crud in it so I replaced it. Still overheats so I'm going to try some additional air movement with a big fan to see what happens.

Any other suggestions?