On a 350 small block with muncie transmission is it normal for the entire hood and side fenders to get really hot after driving it a while is that normal

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Asked by GuruV6JR8 Sep 19, 2018 at 03:00 PM about the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

when I was driving my 69 Camaro has a 350 small block drove it for about an hour long wondering if its normal for the entire hood/ side fenders to get really hot ?

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Would this make hood and side fenders hot super hot or is my car over heating and I'm not aware of it

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Ok header wrap I'll look it to that too again man I really appreciate all the help and the time your taking to answer

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Do you have a temperature gauge? What does it say? Headers give off a huge amount of heat which is a common problem.

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What kind of header wrap do you recommend I see there a whole bunch of different kinds

I can't recommend one over another. Read reviews if you can.

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what do you recommend on transmission fluid my buddy said i shouldn't put transmission fluid but gear oil instead for manual transmission.

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and by chance do you know where i would add it to last night i was looking everywhere deff no transmission dip stick. and could find plug to where i need to add gear oil.

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