5.9L 12V Performance Discussion of 12 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with P7100 Injection Pumps Related to Performance and Longevity

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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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u can c my sig i get reallly hot when driving on highway specially uphills what can i do to get it down? timing? how much timing is safe to run i got stock bolts torqued to 155.... im driving up the grapevine next week with a small trailer and dont wanna catch on fire.....
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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How hot is "really hot?" I've heard 16.5* is max for stock head gasket/bolt, but I've run 17* no problem (I know it's not that much more). Also heard of people run a lot higher with no problems.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:07 PM
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