[jmacanderson]

I have had the same problem with my West Coast. I have one of the 550 hp crate 460's. I have tried 160, 190, and now 180 degree thermostat. I have a shroud over my puller fan but it does not do enough at idle. If I am able to keep air moving thru the radiator I can maintain 190-200 degrees. But if I hit a few lights it gets hot quick. (210-215)

I have never had a problem with ambiant temps as low as 82. My problems usually start with outside temps around 100.


I took it into a radiator shop to see if they thought some pusher fans would help. I was told that temps of up to 215 would not hurt the engine. But I still hate seeing it over 200. Anyone disagree with 215 being ok for a 460?