cooling

[djkawash]

just wanted to know if anyone had any suggestions on hoy to keep my 350 cooler. New aluminum radiator? How much better are these. What is so special about a 4 row radiator? for my 700r4 any tips on keeping it cooler too? Already got an deep aluminum tranny pan.

 

[badmix]

the big questions is WHY? Is there a problem with it overheating? If so, you need to find the culprit, not bandaid the issue.

To answer your questions:

ALuminum disapates heat better, so you get better cooling

4 row will give you more capacity, but also takes more room to fit

Get an oil cooler to help keep motor cool somewhat

Get a tranny cooler for sure , for the 700r. and bypass the tranny cooler incorporated in the OEM radiator, this alone will help cool the motor and the tranny by seperating them.

 

[djkawash]

no big prob. It just warmed up more than usual the other day. I will be towing a 24 ft boat so I just want to play it safe when dealing w/ the big hills when it is hot. Any brands to suggest?

 

[guz71]

thats a lot of boat lol, I would definately be me more concerned with the transmission temp. An auxillary cooler would definately be a +

 

[chev4life]

I have a major heat problem also...I tow a 16 footer in 90deg weather and my tranny is anywhere from 200 to maxing my gauge at 250 (not good from what I gather). I have a B&M tranny cooler, aux fan on the cooler for slow speeds, and an extra capacity aluminum tranny pan and I still cant keep the bastard cold.

 

[dyeager535]

What condition is your radiator in?

If it's not brand new, and you haven't had it tested, it is suspect, regardless of age or perceived effectiveness.