Z06 / LS7 Water temprature??
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Z06 / LS7 Water temprature??
I recently just finished my Z06 project and thought i would check with you guys to see if this is normal. When i drive around wihtout getting on it my water temp is about 200 to 210 and it gets there quick from cold start up but doesnt go past that. But say i drive it 5 miles and get on it a little bit its running at 220 to 230 degrees..is that normal? only reason i ask is because the water temp guage doesnt get red until 260 to 270. Any input would be great, thanks
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Mine runs about 198-203 on average on the highway or around town, not stopped in traffic. . If I jump on it a couple of times it might see 208. I never see 220-230 unless I am stopped, idling in traffic in summer heat. Your temps sound a little on the high side for what you described. Have you done a coolant flush and replaced with 50/50 distilled/Dex-cool? My car is stock. Not sure what your project was or what changes you have made.
