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    Internal Cooling ....

    Just ordered and figured out the diferance between a 1\2 BBC cooling system from Performance Products (SK4008) and a Full HP 500HP systems. Since... I'm under 500HP and the time of abusing er... getting my YaYa's off - a savings of $350.... I'll have to buy new hoses - no big deal concidering I'll be mounting to runners low and in front of engine, with reserve tank on firewall. Done right - will at least look good, functional, not interfer with dual batteries and hopefully maintenance routines..

    I believe - correct choice - and again - I "believe" I made the right choice. This is the opening to hear from all !!!

    System is suitable for BBC water flow demands and temp control. I'm carburated, estimated 425HP - brand new 454 short block .060 over, larger cam (with a thumbs up from the majority of you "experienced" mechs on cam specs), heads with roller rockers, larger studs, rods, guides etc.... sht guys everything is new and quality.....

    Bottom line - Just NOT interested in subjecting a new engine to "salt"...

    I will still fresh water flush, "Hose the Entire boat" - but now... I'll only be flushing the exhaust system... YeeeeeeeHaaaaaa

    So far - Sounding good to me ??????

    Or ................did I screw up with this "part selection" ??????
    Lowflyn - '93 22C 502\OMC KC
    Oceanside, CA

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    I carefully considered that system for the TR until Griz told me about his system.
    It really looks like a good piece, and should serve you very well. The pricing was one of the things that I found favorable about it.
    One of the things Seakamp did was to eliminate a seperate expansion tank and instead uses a rather large manifold to take its place.
    Any remote system has some wonderful advantages, and as I said, this looks like a good one.
    If I may suggest, set it up the way it comes and see how you like it.
    If you find the manifold is in the way, at some point, a proper expansion tank could be added to the seat back.
    Good luck.
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    Thanks for the quick responce - It's very appreciated...

    The "reserve tank" , a part of the "presurized" HP system, was missing from this selection. Yet I believe?? I can get away wihout it..

    And as U stated - Try it and mod latter - Makes sence to me.

    I've also added dupilcated gages in the engine compartent - oil, temp and volt - for second referance to the dashboard gages. Reasoning is just not convience - it's accuratcy. Since the previous engine never rose above 125 degrees... something isn't right with a 145 thermo.... and engine showing 125 all the time... So again -

    We'll see - One step at a time

    Again Thanks - Appreciated advice....
    Lowflyn - '93 22C 502\OMC KC
    Oceanside, CA

    Difference between Men and Boys -
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