Reverse Cooling?

[Shannen Durphey]

Frank F Parker wrote:
> 
> > The LT1 was the first production reverse cooling from GM.  The problem was
> > getting the air out.  Evans ran a Trans-Am car with reverse cooling for a
> > few years.  I think that work led GM to reverse cool the LT1.
> >
> Yes, and I was a data engineer on a TranaAm car that was used for a
> number of tests. It works well BUT you need a higher flow pump, radiator
> capable of handling the higher flows etc.
> 
> The REAL reason GM quit using reverse cooling is the lawsuit that Evans
> started against GM for using reverse cooling and not honoring his
> patents. GM lawers looked at it and said: lets limit our liability in
> case we lose and not make any more cars with reverse cooling. Last time
> I talked to Evans, suit still was pending.
> 
> regards,
> 
> frank parker
Looking up "reverse flow and LT1" on the internet and should find
reports about this case, if anyone's interested.
Shannen