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A lesson learned on running hot for stock LS4 454 (1/2)
 8/10/14 11:03am
Hawkshaw44
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foster, RI - USA

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1982 crossfire coupe, white, fuel injected 1974 LS4 454cc, Convertible, 3 Speed Automatic w/AC, Medium Red, Silver Interior, White Top, Black Hardtop, matching numbers.


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My 1974 Roadster was running hot in the 230*+- range. Not over heating however. Highway driving did not cool her down but increased temp. at high speeds. This is a stock LS4 454 with Rochester four barrel and 9:1 compression.

To the point, after checking the little things and flushing the radiator, the problem was fixed this way.

1) Rebuilt Carb. done by expert.

2)Retime engine that was retarded due to bad carburetor.

The timing can be the key! Make sure your engine is running at GM specs. Good luck!



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Re: A lesson learned on running hot for stock LS4 454 (2/2)
 8/10/14 11:14am
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Duncanville, TX - USA

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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas


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Hawkshaw44 said:The timing can be the key! Make sure your engine is running at GM specs. Good luck!


I been saying that for years...LOL
Glad you were able to get yours sorted out....ain't nothin worse that a big block runnin hot. Clap




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