sbc 350 cooling issues?

Question

i have a sbc in a jeep wrangler and it runs at 200 Degrees when i drive it..i live in arizona.. it has a new 3 core cooper brass radiator new 180 degreethermostat.. a 3300 cfm electric fan and a new water pump any other suggestions to make that thing run cooler

Answer 1

you have a 3 row radiator, not a 3 core. so about 200 isnt bad cause you have to remember for ever pound of pressure applied to the cooling system it raises the boiling temp of water. and if you have a 16 psi cap on there it raises the boiling point to almost 260 degrees. if i were you i would take out the thermostat and add a restrictor instead. you dont need the thermo because your not worried about heat. restrictors can be bought at most parts houses and they have different sizes. or get a 160 degree thermo instead. everything else sounds good with your system

Answer 2

first the 12 months of the vehicle length of the radiator 2 ,4 center 2, 4 barrel carb or tbi tpi so on if its a inventory 350 2 center radiator in a older vehicle with lots of room less than the hood certain if not get a 4 center or alum radiator

Answer 3

Good answer Cristiano.

For a SMC 350, you have normal temps. You could take thermostat out all together, but then you will use a bit more fuel 'cause engine will take a lot longer to reach operating temp.

Answer 4

This problem may be as simple as an incorrect temperature reading at the gage.

Have you actualy tested the coolant temperature at the upper radiator hose?

You may need to replace temp. sensor, or gage.

Answer 5

reall the only next best thing to do is go with a 160 degree thermostat

Answer 6

agrees with Christiano

Answer 7

200 isn't bad