Engine and Transmission Tech

Jaime

First of all let me say that I can answer most any technical question about the 14CUX system. I can also provide you with an ECU chip that will cause your engine to run better all the time. Contact me at plastictooling@gmail.com

The EFI setup will reduce the height of the engine a little. It will also make it much easier to fab a cold air intake, which will help keep the engine temp down.

Here are some other things which you can do to prevent the engine from over heating. Use a lower temp thermostat. This engine uses the same one that is in the small block Chevy and Ford. Get the kind that allows for some coolant to circulate all the time. Use the least amount of antifreeze that you can get away with in your climate. Use Water Wetter instead.

Use a synthetic oil like Royal Purple and it will reduce the temp a little. You may be able to plumb in an oil cooler.

There companies that will coat your exhaust pipes to keep heat in.

Check the ignition timing. The best timing usually keeps the engine cooler.

Randall

One other thing to consider is to try to get as much of the engine's heat into the coolant as you can. I had a friend who was building a 215 for an aircraft application. Space was limited, as well as weight. Something he did was he plumbed a 1/2" copper tube into the oil pan and ran the coolant through the tube before going to the radiator. He was able to run a much smaller radiator because more of the engine's heat was transfered to the coolant from the oil.

Just something to consider.

"Here are some other things which you can do to prevent the engine from over heating. Use a lower temp thermostat."

I don't think so. A thermostat can't prevent an engine from overheating. Might need to adjust the timing, enrichen the mixture, or add more radiator/cooling.

I actually am not running a thermostat at all right now. Other than the fuel cut out I am not getting that hot. My cooling is working well in my opinion.

Randal I will send you an email on the chip. Thanks

I do plan on pulling my drivetrain this weekend. Unfortunately I found my rear suspension ear cracked. I've got some work ahead before I get to the motor.

There's some fabrication. Ever made something like this before? It's nerve racking at first but that will wear off. GOod luck.

There is a replacement piece made for this. Still I am no welder & it will be some work for sure. Hopefully my buddy can come by with his welder. There is also a reinfocement piece that I will also be adding.