I'm still thinking what harm can I do by going to 16 psi? I still need to look at the chart but won't that give me a 260 boil over? I think so.
I am tempted to make a data chart and record what everyone has done. Radiators, waterpumps, variations from stock on the plumbing, vs results.
Many years ago Gary Hall told me that the stock system is fine with a 160 thermostat in it. He said that the engine will run at normal temperatures with it because the problem is the distance from the engine to the radiator.
The distance is good for a 20 degree difference.
He said that if you do anything, put the Phoenix radiator in the car.
I am not preaching to anyone here. I am just repeating what I was told. How many Panteras do you think Hall fixed? A couple of hundred maybe?
I don't have the credentials to debate with Gary.
I will say that more then any vehicle I have ever been involved with the Pantera gets more overreactions then anything I've ever seen. On absolutely every subject, except one maybe, the a/c.
You know me? I do not like to be critical of anyone now, right?
