temps on the rise

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Sounds like you need a larger radiator.
Is this the stock radiator from the JH engine?

(remember: more horsepower equals more heat......)

Larry

> My car is acting a little strange.  I have a new water pump I put on
> during my swap.  The temp is fine during normal driving, but when I
> start keeping the rpms high, is starts to rise to the max.  If I back
> off, it will slowly come down.  If I turn on the heater, it helps alot,
> but even with that on, 10 minutes of 5000+ driving has the temp climbing
> fast.  When I had the JH in, the temp stayed in the middle no matter
> what.  I'm running 6* advance with a vacuum advance distributer.  My
> thoughts were the therostat is bad.  Should I just go and get a new one?
> 
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