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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 04:25 PM
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What's the best method for keeping a stock Z cool at the track. I've heard that turning on the heater at full blast works good. Are there any good methods for keeping both fans on and staying comfortable in the car? A/C..defroster..???
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What's the best method for keeping a stock Z cool at the track. I've heard that turning on the heater at full blast works good. Are there any good methods for keeping both fans on and staying comfortable in the car? A/C..defroster..???
The first thing you need to check is your radiator if your car is running hot. I recently changed the water pump on my 01 Z and during the install I removed the radiator top cover. You would not believe the trash that accumilates in the radiator and the air conditioning condensor in front of the radiator. Mine was packed with trash, these cars suck air from the bottom. After a good cleaning of those areas with a radiator coil brush my car cooled 20-30 degrees during the summer I was amazed at the difference.
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