Do you guys think i will over heat ?

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by classic ccg, Apr 19, 2013.

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  1. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    Stock 5.0 with cam,headers aluminum intake,stock 6cyl 2 row rad i think its a dodge caravan fan (nothing special). Runs 170 all summer long and i only have to turn fan on when i get into heavy traffic when it climbs up to 190.
     
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    First engine in the Maverick, I honed up and rebuilt a .060 over 289 with cam, headers, 4bbl carb and intake, never overheated or even got close. I delivered pizza in the car before I changed the gear from 3.00 to 4.11's then I bought a 70 Maverick with a 170 to take its place for deliveries.
     
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