[Z06] Normal Coolant Temps
03-31-2011, 11:51 AM
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My stock 06 Z06 runs about 202 out on the open road and may see 220 in traffic on a warm day until the fan kicks in.
Pretty much the same for mine. The Z runs slightly warmer than my prior LS2.
03-31-2011, 12:28 PM
#6
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My stock 09 Z06 with a Vette-Air scoop to get cool air to the air breather, runs 192* on the highway crusing, at any ambient temp. Sitting still in traffic, it will go up, but as soon as I get moving so that air is flowing through the radiator, it drops back to 192*. Stop and go traffic, it will go up to 195-196*. Running WOT at 150 MPH on the Talladega SuperSpeedWay, when the ambient was low 90's, it went up to 199-200* but when I coasted down to go back to the garage, it quickly dropped. I have the OEM thermostat.
Last edited by JoesC5; 03-31-2011 at 12:31 PM.
03-31-2011, 12:47 PM
#7
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Mine runs between 178-184 for normal driving and gets up to around 200 after a 1/4 mile pass....but then is back down to the low 180's by the time I get back to the pits. Running a 160 thermostat and E85.
03-31-2011, 06:27 PM
#8
Melting Slicks
I have a 2007 Z06 with a 180 degree thermo.+ tune. I run 205 degree around town and questioned my tuner. He has tuned numerous Vettes and has assured me many of the dash temps displayed are reading a little off.
We have checked with a portable temp (digital) gauge several times and witnessed a big difference.
We have checked with a portable temp (digital) gauge several times and witnessed a big difference.
