Water tempertures
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Racer
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From: West Point Utah
Water tempertures
I have a 2001 auto coupe. It has heads, cam, fast 92 intake, 90mm throttle body, LG long tubes, Varum intake. Its been tuned and the fans set to come on at 160. My question is I now see water and oil temps around 220. Is that reason for concern or just part of the performance upgrades. I have thought about a better radiator. Any inputs would be great. 
Laurence.
Laurence.
Drifting
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From: Katy TX
I have a 160 Tstat also, in the mornings my water temp are between 195-208* and in the afternoon, my temps are around 215-220*, In the Fall/winter, my temps are around 178-183*. Houston summer temps suck.
Instructor
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From: Georgetown TX
When was the last time you cleaned the radiator and a/c condenser? You might have sucked up something while driving. Happened to me a few days ago. Going along, everything normal (water 190, oil 205) and then almost immediately, water 208, oil 228.
So, I'm getting ready to clean all that junk out. 
So, I'm getting ready to clean all that junk out.
Safety Car
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From: Santa Fe TX
In Houston, with 160 and tune, I get water temps of 175-178 in cool weather, and 178-185 in hot weather. These are "going-down-the-road" temps. Sitting in traffic with ac on, temps go higher, but usually not above 210.
Before the 160 and tune, I got temps of 210-230 sitting, and 192 -200 going down the freeway.
I didn't monitor oil temps before, but now they are 195-205 for normal driving and will creep up from there for spirited driving.
Like others said, make sure you clean your radiator/condenser/vacuum filter (lol).
Also be sure you aren't losing any coolant. It can drip out through the weep hold of a failing water pump, or steam out through a small leak. It can even leak as steam if the coolant resv. cap is not sealing tightly.
Before the 160 and tune, I got temps of 210-230 sitting, and 192 -200 going down the freeway.
I didn't monitor oil temps before, but now they are 195-205 for normal driving and will creep up from there for spirited driving.
Like others said, make sure you clean your radiator/condenser/vacuum filter (lol).
Also be sure you aren't losing any coolant. It can drip out through the weep hold of a failing water pump, or steam out through a small leak. It can even leak as steam if the coolant resv. cap is not sealing tightly.
Last edited by jedblanks; Jun 25, 2010 at 11:36 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy Tx
I used to think the 215-220 was getting too high but it never
goes above that so I guess its not a problem. I Do clean the
radiator/condensor about twice a year.
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From: pawleys island sc
When was the last time you cleaned the radiator and a/c condenser? You might have sucked up something while driving. Happened to me a few days ago. Going along, everything normal (water 190, oil 205) and then almost immediately, water 208, oil 228. So, I'm getting ready to clean all that junk out.
So, I'm getting ready to clean all that junk out. 
also consider adding Red Line Water wetter and getting your fan temps lowered. In South Carolina ( not exactly a cold climate), during the summer, my running temps are usually about 90 degress below ambient. In heavy traffic for about 15 - 20 minutes the coolant temp will go upto 210-215, trani temp will go to 195-200.
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Racer
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From: West Point Utah
I cleaned the gunk from the radiator, not much , and condenser, alot more, I do have a trans cooler mounted on the radiator. Maybe thats the problem. I have thought about buying a Dewait radiator. Thanks for all the inputs. I'm still trying to decide if I should take the car on a road trip tomorrow or take the wifes Honda 
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Racer
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Well I'm back from my road trip and the car ran at about 195 on the freeway there and back. Around town in Twin Falls Id. I still saw high temps ( over 220 ). I don't have any leaks. I have a new 160 degree thermostat in it so I'm baffeled. I have a trans cooler mounted to the front of the radiator could that be it? The system is pretty simple I just don't know where to start. I have noticed a lot of condensation water from the A/C when I stop. I might try and have the collent system flushed and go from there. 
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Well I'm back from my road trip and the car ran at about 195 on the freeway there and back. Around town in Twin Falls Id. I still saw high temps ( over 220 ). I don't have any leaks. I have a new 160 degree thermostat in it so I'm baffeled. I have a trans cooler mounted to the front of the radiator could that be it? The system is pretty simple I just don't know where to start. I have noticed a lot of condensation water from the A/C when I stop. I might try and have the collent system flushed and go from there.
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Racer
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From: West Point Utah
I Put 1" spacers under the bottom mounts of the trans cooler. There was a lot of junk between the cooler and radiator. It didn't help much. Lowered the water temp to about 215 around town. What's next I'm not sure. 
