Overheating Mirage

[Blueovalz]

One other "bandaid" that I used prior to obtaining a proper cap for the front radiator was that I took the rubber gasket off one cap, and inserted it into the other cap, which doubled the thickness of the sealing rubber gasket in the cap. This took a bit of work because the gasket is sandwiched between the release cap and a thin disc. This additional thickness just slightly raised the pressure on the spring to slightly raise the release pressure of the cap. This modification also made the cap harder to press-and-twist the cap onto the radiator, but it did solve the issue until I found a proper cap.

[Manta22]

Suley;

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Stewart-Components-32203-Stage-3-Small-Block-Chevy-Water-Pump-Short,1815.html This is a link to Speedway Motors, who sells Stewart water pumps. Their Stage 3 is the highest performance pump that they make-- expensive but worth it. Be sure to look at the links on that page for further information about "long" and "short" Chevy water pumps.

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/mc/water-pumps/ This is an Edelrock page wih a worthwhile video about their water pumps. These aren't cheap either.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ed...make/chevrolet Edelbrock pump from Summitt

http://www.jegs.com/i/Edelbrock/350/8810/10002/-1 Edelbrock pump from Jeg's.

A high- flow thermostat should be used and the rest of the cooling system should be in good shape. Back- flushing the radiator would be a good idea, too.

[Sulley]

Thanks Neil!