LT1 runs too hot, ideas?
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LT1 runs too hot, ideas?
Did a rad clean and flush, have a 180* thermo and the Hypertech set for that, but it still seems to run hot, usually over the 1/2 way mark. Any ideas ?
( would rather not install a 160* thermo as it will never heat up in the car )
( would rather not install a 160* thermo as it will never heat up in the car )
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From: US 1 Mile Marker 52 in the Florida Keys
for those of use who don't know what "half way" is on your guage...enlighten us.
but have you considered your water pump may be on the way out??
a 180 stat should yield a 190-195 operating range...depending on outside air temp.
but have you considered your water pump may be on the way out??
a 180 stat should yield a 190-195 operating range...depending on outside air temp.
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could also be the heater core is just blocked. I did a system flush, and it didnt completely clean out the heater core, which kept the car running 190+ average, replaced the heater core, and its back to normal
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From: Fort Worth, Tx, United States
i have a 160 thermo and my car heats up VERY nice! my fans come on at like 160 too. My car stays around 180-195 i have never seen it over 200 since my tuning, and i live in houston texas and she is my daily driver.
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