Engine temp on a hot day
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Engine temp on a hot day
ok i live in florida and it gets really hot. and in my 84 just every day use when its less then 85 the engine temp is around 202. would it go up more if its around 98 out side, if so what is the highest temp the engine could go to with out it over heating, and what temp does it over heat at. thanks
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Re: Engine temp on a hot day (Cory00)
I wouldnt let her get over 250F, oil or coolant. Mine used to get 235-240 regularly and it drove me nuts.
Switchin over to Mobil 1 oil lets you not worry about oil temp, but to get the coolant temps down below 200 you need a fan switch and a lower temperature thermostat, a higher flowing water pump could also lower them.
Switchin over to Mobil 1 oil lets you not worry about oil temp, but to get the coolant temps down below 200 you need a fan switch and a lower temperature thermostat, a higher flowing water pump could also lower them.
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Re: Engine temp on a hot day (vader86)
If you make the change to a 160 deg. thermostat, do you have to make any changes to the radiator core? How easy is this mod to do yourself?
I remember you said GM built the Corvette to run hot in order to burn off more emissions to pass govt. standards, so if you lower the temp with a new stat will you then fail emissions? If the engine was made to run hot is it good to change it to run cooler?? I know there are a lot of people who have made this modification so it can't be to difficult or obtrusive :lol:
I remember you said GM built the Corvette to run hot in order to burn off more emissions to pass govt. standards, so if you lower the temp with a new stat will you then fail emissions? If the engine was made to run hot is it good to change it to run cooler?? I know there are a lot of people who have made this modification so it can't be to difficult or obtrusive :lol:
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Re: Engine temp on a hot day (vader86)
Mine runs around 220-230 on a hot day.
This will drop it about 30 degrees. I had this setup on my old '86 and it was great - no more stressing about overheating :) Rarely did it exceed 200 degrees on a hot day. I plan on having the same setup done to the GS.
[Modified by GoodbyeGirl, 3:12 PM 5/12/2003]
you need a fan switch and a lower temperature thermostat, a higher flowing water pump could also lower them.
[Modified by GoodbyeGirl, 3:12 PM 5/12/2003]
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From: Alive and well in Burlington NC
Re: Engine temp on a hot day (JSA 007)
If you just add the 160 degree stat, you will see the same temps, it'll just take longer to get there. You don't have to do anything to the radiator (except clean the exterior). If you worry about the temps change to a 160 stat, drain and flush the radiator, clean the rats nest on the front of the radiator and see where you are. You can add a manual fan switch to turn the fan on when you want or have a chip programed to turn them on. Do a search on radiator or coolant or fans and you'll find much more info.
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Re: Engine temp on a hot day (Cory00)
My '84 out here in Southern CA.....RUNNING coooooool.....using the 160' thermostat.....and fan switch.......runs at an OK.....185'....WITH FAN RUNNING...so what do you think your problem is?????
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