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Old 03-27-2005, 09:24 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: B&B Kit built in 2000, 514CID Big Block Ford with Richmond 5sp and Ford rear
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I say wimpy but it might be that I just don't know how hot a big block ford should run. My big block chevy likes running around 185-190. I took the cobra out for a spin when it was 40 degrees and she ran up to 200-205 and I just thought that was a little high. I don't know if it has a thermostat in it , I have to start taking a more thorough look at the mechanicals, I just haven't had time.

Maybe BBF's like to run at that temp? I was just expecting that in that kind of weather that it would have run a bit cooler so I thought that it probably was the rad, since I had the same problem with by BBC. I have a new Walker Z rad for my BBC which should solve the problem with my BBC.

I just don't know if the Cobra should run that hot. It has dual electric fans in front of the rad. I thought that the fans should be behind the rad and not in front of it.

These are just opinions though, since I am new to this car and to the setup in it. I suppose that I will learn as I go along.

Thanks for the help and I hope to see you at the meeting.

Ever
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