For LSX block users, please chime in
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: San Juan Puerto Rico
St. Jude Donor '14
For LSX block users, please chime in
I am about to get a good short block for my 2007 Z and was thinking in getting an LSX since a sleeved LS7 takes a long time to get. I don't care about the weight but I do care about the water temperature. Is it true that the engine will run hotter all the time?
Your help is appreciatted.
Thank you very much,
Your help is appreciatted.
Thank you very much,
Safety Car
Joined: May 2006
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From: St. Louis, MO
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Mine runs pretty warm. In 100+ heat, I can only run the AC for about 20 minutes in stop and go before I hit 240* coolant temp. At that point, I kill the AC until coolant is back at 210-220 where I want it. The turbos don't help. As soon as the ambient temp is below 90, I can run the AC all day with the hood shut, idling, and never overheat.
I do have a Dewitt's radiator and will be adding Spal fans soon. A vented hood will help too.
At the end of the day, don't let the iron block scare you.
I do have a Dewitt's radiator and will be adding Spal fans soon. A vented hood will help too.
At the end of the day, don't let the iron block scare you.
