normal ls1 operating temps....
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normal ls1 operating temps....
I have a LS1 swapped into an 85 BMW 5 series. Taking it on it's first long trip this weekend and want to make sure everything is ok.
It seems like the temp is almost too low on the xway. At 75 I am around 175F - 180F and then in town it gets up in the 210F range.
Should it be dipping that low on the xway? Or should the thermostat regulate the temp so it is the same all the time?
Also something that I thought was odd is if I squeeze the upper radiator hose I can hear a little metal sound coming from the thermostat. Almost like you are ringing a bell...
I am leaving Friday so only have tomorrow if I am going to swap the tstat out or not.
It seems like the temp is almost too low on the xway. At 75 I am around 175F - 180F and then in town it gets up in the 210F range.
Should it be dipping that low on the xway? Or should the thermostat regulate the temp so it is the same all the time?
Also something that I thought was odd is if I squeeze the upper radiator hose I can hear a little metal sound coming from the thermostat. Almost like you are ringing a bell...
I am leaving Friday so only have tomorrow if I am going to swap the tstat out or not.