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  1. LS3_VE

    Built 416 LS3 Overheating

    I took the car into harrop yesterday and was told the thermostat was shot It was fairly new so should have been fine and was a tridon 86c hi flow but the fuse connection for fans was shotty so was causing fans to drop in an out so both were getting sorted today After doing some more research...
  2. LS3_VE

    Built 416 LS3 Overheating

    yes can confirm pressure test was done and no air present after a vacuum pump was done (I’m fairly sure that’s what was said)
  3. LS3_VE

    Built 416 LS3 Overheating

    im not 100% on the answer to that Daniel.my knowledge of the workings of an engine a fairly limited I done a lot of research before starting the build but took advice along the way when was told certain things weren’t needed I was never told I needed additions at any stage or convinced to spend...
  4. LS3_VE

    Built 416 LS3 Overheating

    intercooler is definitely in front of radiator, at present is the stock radiator and the intercooler installed with built engine After further looking into it the cats are playing a part in the excessive heat transfer to centre console and area but this is not a constant and until the car...
  5. LS3_VE

    Built 416 LS3 Overheating

    thanks for the idea skylarking that’s solid advice, I’ve got a day off today so going to check it out, looking at HSV sounds like a good way to spend the morning to me
  6. LS3_VE

    Built 416 LS3 Overheating

    that’s what I would of thought and had questioned it but when was told it would be fine trusted that information given who it was coming from sams performance built the motor Harrop done all fitment and all servicing so far I’ll just find the trans cooler on invoice and add to this
  7. LS3_VE

    Built 416 LS3 Overheating

    apoligies first time using this kind of platform had entered mods in profile and thought that was visible to others. Currently is the OEM radiator As was told it would be more than suited for the task, I’m starting to think maybe that’s not the case and yes have the harrop trans cooler fitted...
  8. LS3_VE

    Built 416 LS3 Overheating

    Hi all In need of some help, have done a LS3 conversion which from day one has always pumped out drastically more heat the original L98 especially the trans, which I get given the mods and in general it runs like a dream except here is the issue I’m having(I mostly drive in sports auto it is my...
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