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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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What is the operating temp of the C7 engine. My C5 operates at 198* and my Silverado 5.3L operates at 210*. Is the C7 operating at higher temps to pass environmental constraints?
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 11:08 AM
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Here's a pic from a current thread, 220* @77mph, assuming that's coolant.
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Same here - she wants to run about 220, even if you push her pretty hard.
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 11:34 AM
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The 210-220 coolant temp is for MPG and EPA emissions. These allow the C7 to hit the 29 mpg hwy and lower CO2 emissions . It also shows very complete combustion and why we get 460 hp out of 6.2 l in a 2 valve engine.

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35 psi oil press @ 1800 rpm? Am I reading this right? What's normal @ idle?
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My engine oil temp was always around 205-210 and coolant was always around 210-220 in my C5. I'd say this would likely carry over to the C7...

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35 psi oil press @ 1800 rpm? Am I reading this right? What's normal @ idle?
That would seem right to me. You only build pressure above 40 when you're at higher RPMs. I would guess since he's taking a picture of his cluster while driving, he's on on the gas.
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