Has any used the Be Cool Radiator on an LT1?
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Hey guys, I have a 97 Lt1 the temp gets up to 220, in this heat here in Florida's Summer... . I was wondering if anyone here has switched to the Be Cool Radiator and does it really drop your temperature 15 to 20 degrees.... I have a 160 thermostat already.... Thanks Jason
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Be Cool radiator here and 185 is all it gets too, 160 T-stat and EWP as well. Mine sees limited street time and mostly track passes with cool downs in between runs. I'd look into programing the fans first before spending the $ on a big radiator, most cars probably mine included would be fine with the stock radiator.
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160 T-stat and a tune with earlier fan settings and I never had an issue again, both with the stock wp and now electric. LT1s run hot stock for emissions reasons, most new cars do. I think the second fan setting isn't till like 220, so your is actually normal. The 160 never helped mine till I got it tuned and they changed the fan setting. Get a bolt on tune from some one and it'll be alright, lot cheaper then a new radiator.
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Reprogramming lets you define the ON temps for the fans.
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I agree with ramair, I did run one on my first LT1, because I thought 210 degree is way too high, but after awhile i realise its normal for these engine, anyway so I bought the be cool radiator, running with redline water wet with only water. it help a little but I dont know its cause of becool radiator or the redline water wet itself.
anyway the stock lt1 radiator is GOOD enought, that all you ever need.
anyway the stock lt1 radiator is GOOD enought, that all you ever need.
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Ok I've got a question for you guys, I have a Be Cool direct fit M6 radiator, what are you guys using to replace the factory temp sensor in the radiator? Does the sensor mounted in the radiator control the fans or does it just send info tho the pcm, Shoebox HELP?
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FWIW the stock one has done me good for eleven years. Never does the gauge (or water pump) temp get above 200, averaging around 190.