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Subject: | cooling |
From: | "John Beckett" <landspeedracer@email.msn.com> |
Date: | Fri, 6 Oct 2000 09:14:06 -0400 |
OK, thought I would give Keith a break and start a new thread. My big question is how important is the cooling system to HP? and longevity? Have had several problems with melted pistons over the years. And I thought they were due to none cooling related problems (probably were). But now I wonder if the cooling system was of a better design whether the pistons would have ultimately melted (or at least melted as quickly). So (on a SB Chevy) how much water flow (gpm) is required for proper cooling? Can you have to much flow? What's the preferred pump: belt driven or electric? How much HP does a belt driven pump use vs. an alternator to drive all the electrical accessories. Should you run a thermostat? and at what temp? or just a restrictor? Is it better to design a LSR cooling system based on Drag Racing or NASCAR? What's up with reverse flow systems? don't see many in grass roots racing. John Beckett |
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