[Z06] How Difficult is it?......to install.......
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Drifting
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From: America
How Difficult is it?......to install.......
A Vinci fan controller, and I assume the 160 thermostat will be a snap......
But, the Vinci may be another story, I hate the fact that my '02 runs @ around 220/240 in traffic @ 90*.............
This is insane IMHO.......Emission ****'s!!!!!......... :lol:
This heat range, is well in excess of being a plus in the life of your engine, and a lot of the surrounding componetry,,,,,,,,,,
[Modified by ZO6LS6, 2:49 PM 5/4/2002]
But, the Vinci may be another story, I hate the fact that my '02 runs @ around 220/240 in traffic @ 90*.............
This is insane IMHO.......Emission ****'s!!!!!......... :lol:
This heat range, is well in excess of being a plus in the life of your engine, and a lot of the surrounding componetry,,,,,,,,,,
[Modified by ZO6LS6, 2:49 PM 5/4/2002]
Melting Slicks
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From: Orlando FL
Re: How Difficult is it?......to install....... (ZO6LS6)
It's a piece of cake. Don't sweat it. Had one on my 96 Grand Sport and it worked great. Will definitely be adding one to the Z06 when its finished.
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Re: How Difficult is it?......to install....... (ZO6LS6)
Terry,
I would also recommend the one that Exit-28 sells. You can leave it on in the staging lanes (fan, that is) and it comes on automatically when driving around town when the temps get above 180^F. Driving around on 90+^F days already here in Dallas the car never runs hotter than 190 beating on it, and typically its in the low 180^F range.
The t-stat is super easy to get to on these cars...you just get coolant all over if you don't drain it first. I was told I'd only lose a quart of coolant, so I didn't drain it, but I wish I had. I lost over a gallon of coolant just removing the t-stat (on a cold engine). Wasn't a huge deal, just a bit messy.
I'll be happy to give you a hand. The Exit-28 one is super simple to wire up, too. :)
I would also recommend the one that Exit-28 sells. You can leave it on in the staging lanes (fan, that is) and it comes on automatically when driving around town when the temps get above 180^F. Driving around on 90+^F days already here in Dallas the car never runs hotter than 190 beating on it, and typically its in the low 180^F range.
The t-stat is super easy to get to on these cars...you just get coolant all over if you don't drain it first. I was told I'd only lose a quart of coolant, so I didn't drain it, but I wish I had. I lost over a gallon of coolant just removing the t-stat (on a cold engine). Wasn't a huge deal, just a bit messy.
I'll be happy to give you a hand. The Exit-28 one is super simple to wire up, too. :)
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Drifting
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Re: How Difficult is it?......to install....... (WA 2 FST)
Wes, thanks........you keep offering, and i am gonna take you up on it......I am getting my ride fixed Monday, and i plan on getting started on setting it up like yours SOON thereafter.....
Called SW today, was going to run by and get er' Dyno'd......but, they had a club there today.( it was 73* and she was really pulling well).
I want to get a baseline, before I start.
Where did you get your MAFT??. ( same place??)
And also, your intake...............hit me offline with the info........
Thanks
Terry
Called SW today, was going to run by and get er' Dyno'd......but, they had a club there today.( it was 73* and she was really pulling well).
I want to get a baseline, before I start.
Where did you get your MAFT??. ( same place??)
And also, your intake...............hit me offline with the info........
Thanks
Terry
