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Old 05-10-2018, 10:48 PM   #166
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Re: 57 GMC, frame swap, 4wd, 454 big block, 4 speed

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No problem. Hopefully I don't have cooling issues... I've invested a lot of money on good parts, expecting this big block to be tough to keep cool. I haven't skimped on anything with the cooling system parts. Also, it has a bypass hose, so I wouldn't think that the heater flow would restrict anything.

I had someone tell me to drill a 1/4 hole in the thermostat to keep coolant flowing when the thermostat is closed, I am going to give it a shot because aside from the heat creep these VA units are amazing.
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