running temps?
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running temps?
Hi all I did a search on running hot and a few others I found many different opinions?
I have a 96 CE LT1 with 39,000 miles on the highway mid to high 90s outside temps the car runs at 202 203 area.
In traffic or standing still it runs about 225 to 238 is this normal or high?
Also what is the factory setting for the primary and secondary fans to come on?
thanks
Clay
I have a 96 CE LT1 with 39,000 miles on the highway mid to high 90s outside temps the car runs at 202 203 area.
In traffic or standing still it runs about 225 to 238 is this normal or high?
Also what is the factory setting for the primary and secondary fans to come on?
thanks
Clay
Last edited by clay69; Jul 16, 2007 at 06:41 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: In a van down by the river! Florida
thats a wee bit high, may want to get in there and clean the condenser and in between it and the radiator.
Mine usually runs at 192 when cruising, 200 with AC on, and climbs to 215-220 sitting.
also check to make sure both fans are operational.
260* is when you need to get worried and shut it down.
Mine usually runs at 192 when cruising, 200 with AC on, and climbs to 215-220 sitting.
also check to make sure both fans are operational.
260* is when you need to get worried and shut it down.
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From: Burlington Kentucky
Hi all I did a search on running hot and a few others I found many different opinions?
I have a 96 CE LT1 with 39,000 miles on the highway mid to high 90s outside temps the car runs at 202 203 area.
In traffic or standing still it runs about 225 to 238 is this normal or high?
Also what is the factory setting for the primary and secondary fans to come on?
thanks
Clay
I have a 96 CE LT1 with 39,000 miles on the highway mid to high 90s outside temps the car runs at 202 203 area.
In traffic or standing still it runs about 225 to 238 is this normal or high?
Also what is the factory setting for the primary and secondary fans to come on?
thanks
Clay
I'm from the old school where a 350 chevy ran 180-190 like my 57 belair if that got over 200 I would crap a brick.. :bb
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Yeah, but, it doesn't have to be thata way.
Mine ran less than 190 moving and sitting (traffic) never hit more than 210.
Hypertech chip, 160 thermo.
www.hypertech.com (thermomaster power chip)
Mine ran less than 190 moving and sitting (traffic) never hit more than 210.
Hypertech chip, 160 thermo.
www.hypertech.com (thermomaster power chip)
Last edited by redwing76; Jul 16, 2007 at 12:26 PM.
