Lowering coolant temps - currently 220
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Lowering coolant temps - currently 220
My tuner is telling me that I need to lower my engine temps as they are currently around 220 when cruising, even with very low ambient temps. Reading some other threads on the forum, apparently 220 is a fairly normal temp for the 2014 year C7, and GM changed some things (water pump?) for 2015 onwards to get the temps around 200.
I'm planning on installing a Mishimoto 160deg t/stat, and running a 60/40 water/dexcool mix with a bottle of water wetter thrown in for good measure. I have also had my long tube headers sent out for ceramic coating.
My question is, is there anything else I can do to keep my temps lower?
I'm planning on installing a Mishimoto 160deg t/stat, and running a 60/40 water/dexcool mix with a bottle of water wetter thrown in for good measure. I have also had my long tube headers sent out for ceramic coating.
My question is, is there anything else I can do to keep my temps lower?
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220 on the analog gauge? or 220 on the digital gauge?
Apparently on the 2014 car the analog gauge is wrong:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...temp-high.html
Apparently on the 2014 car the analog gauge is wrong:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...temp-high.html
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220 on the analog gauge? or 220 on the digital gauge?
Apparently on the 2014 car the analog gauge is wrong:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...temp-high.html
Apparently on the 2014 car the analog gauge is wrong:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...temp-high.html
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I did the Dewitts HP radiator and heat ex-changer with a 180 degree stat. Normal driving temps were around 180-185 back at the end of Alabama summer.
Got up to 200-205 when long moderately aggressive street driving.
Got up to 200-205 when long moderately aggressive street driving.
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I was thinking about upgrading the radiator too - I assume you stuck with the OEM fans? Does the radiator double up as a trans cooler or anything else other than engine coolant? I dont mind draining engine coolant, but I hate messing around with trans fluids and stuff.
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Yes OEM fans and Radiator is only engine coolant. I'm still running stock oil and trans cooling.
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My tuner is telling me that I need to lower my engine temps as they are currently around 220 when cruising, even with very low ambient temps. Reading some other threads on the forum, apparently 220 is a fairly normal temp for the 2014 year C7, and GM changed some things (water pump?) for 2015 onwards to get the temps around 200.
I'm planning on installing a Mishimoto 160deg t/stat, and running a 60/40 water/dexcool mix with a bottle of water wetter thrown in for good measure. I have also had my long tube headers sent out for ceramic coating.
My question is, is there anything else I can do to keep my temps lower?
I'm planning on installing a Mishimoto 160deg t/stat, and running a 60/40 water/dexcool mix with a bottle of water wetter thrown in for good measure. I have also had my long tube headers sent out for ceramic coating.
My question is, is there anything else I can do to keep my temps lower?
Your tuner should be able to command the cooling fans to maintain a temperature of 190F. That how I set my tune up and I have the stock thermostat. Also, 100% antifreeze is actually less efficient than the recommended 50/50 mix of water/antifreeze. Even on hot days I only see 195F peak on my 2015 C7.
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My tuner is telling me that I need to lower my engine temps as they are currently around 220 when cruising, even with very low ambient temps. Reading some other threads on the forum, apparently 220 is a fairly normal temp for the 2014 year C7, and GM changed some things (water pump?) for 2015 onwards to get the temps around 200.
I'm planning on installing a Mishimoto 160deg t/stat, and running a 60/40 water/dexcool mix with a bottle of water wetter thrown in for good measure. I have also had my long tube headers sent out for ceramic coating.
My question is, is there anything else I can do to keep my temps lower?
I'm planning on installing a Mishimoto 160deg t/stat, and running a 60/40 water/dexcool mix with a bottle of water wetter thrown in for good measure. I have also had my long tube headers sent out for ceramic coating.
My question is, is there anything else I can do to keep my temps lower?
Last edited by Dane@LGmotorsports; 01-18-2019 at 05:15 PM.
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OK so I've purchased an AMP billet thermostat housing with a Motorad 160deg t/stat and I've also got a Mishimoto t/stat on the way for good measure.
I _think_ I'm right in saying that the AMP housing uses a t/stat for an LS3, as I cannot find a Motorad one that would work with an LT1/4. Hopefully this means it is better quality than all of the C7 ones I've seen failing on here?
I _think_ I'm right in saying that the AMP housing uses a t/stat for an LS3, as I cannot find a Motorad one that would work with an LT1/4. Hopefully this means it is better quality than all of the C7 ones I've seen failing on here?
Last edited by jimxms; 01-19-2019 at 05:44 AM.
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I did the LG radiator, LMR housing with the 160, I also did the D3 fan set up also, But I do have a A/A TI blower on my car also. Now even in a hard summer in traffic my car may hit 205 with the air on.. I do have a 2014 car A6 also before the upgrades it was 220 plus all the time just to hot for me.
I also use EVANS waterless coolant also in the car.. Some may say not worth it but never have to chg it out and the coolant - & + point is much better the a 50/50 mix... Robert
I also use EVANS waterless coolant also in the car.. Some may say not worth it but never have to chg it out and the coolant - & + point is much better the a 50/50 mix... Robert
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My tuner is telling me that I need to lower my engine temps as they are currently around 220 when cruising, even with very low ambient temps. Reading some other threads on the forum, apparently 220 is a fairly normal temp for the 2014 year C7, and GM changed some things (water pump?) for 2015 onwards to get the temps around 200.
I'm planning on installing a Mishimoto 160deg t/stat, and running a 60/40 water/dexcool mix with a bottle of water wetter thrown in for good measure. I have also had my long tube headers sent out for ceramic coating.
My question is, is there anything else I can do to keep my temps lower?
I'm planning on installing a Mishimoto 160deg t/stat, and running a 60/40 water/dexcool mix with a bottle of water wetter thrown in for good measure. I have also had my long tube headers sent out for ceramic coating.
My question is, is there anything else I can do to keep my temps lower?
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Jim, not sure if you have to worry about freezing temps where you are but my formula is 20% dexcool, 80% distilled water, 1 bottle of water wetter. My car (before I took it apart) was running about 165* at cruising and would peak at about 190-200 max sitting in traffic and would immediately cool down again upon starting to move. I also have an LMR 160 stat and housing in mine.
Last edited by FYREANT; 01-21-2019 at 10:33 PM.