Normal temp on ls1
Normal temp on ls1 Ok is this somthin to worry about? My car doesn't seem to be get warm I was driving for about 15 idleing also and it didn't get warmer then 170 degrees? My car rarely is ever at 210. Do I need a new therosTat?
If your going by the gauge its probably off. Mine sits under 210 but verified with a computer really runs around 215. and contrary to what was said above running a thermostat jammed open will actually cause the car to run hotter because the coolant doesnt have enough time to cool down in the radiator.
[QUOTE=redbird555;12920903]If your going by the gauge its probably off. Mine sits under 210 but verified with a computer really runs around 215. and contrary to what was said above running a thermostat jammed open will actually cause the car to run hotter because the coolant doesnt have enough time to cool down in the radiator.[/QUOTE]
Complete internet heresay regurgitation......
nncfan8 prolly nailed it. That is right where my 98 runs with a 160* t-stat....
Complete internet heresay regurgitation......
nncfan8 prolly nailed it. That is right where my 98 runs with a 160* t-stat....
If your going by the gauge its probably off. Mine sits under 210 but verified with a computer really runs around 215. and contrary to what was said above running a thermostat jammed open will actually cause the car to run hotter because the coolant doesnt have enough time to cool down in the radiator.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
If your going by the gauge its probably off. Mine sits under 210 but verified with a computer really runs around 215. and contrary to what was said above running a thermostat jammed open will actually cause the car to run hotter because the coolant doesnt have enough time to cool down in the radiator.
mine seems to function just fine and doesn't act like a "dummy"... when its cold, it reads cold when its hot it reads hot...
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
The '98 is more sensitive, and will show much more minor changes in temp.
I've spent time monitoring actual temps (via my PCM scanner) vs. what's shown on the gage on both my '98 and my '02 car. The '98s are definitely more sensitive and accurate.
The factory T-stat is an 86°C unit, which converts to 186-187°F. The factory fan settings will allow the coolant to reach temps into the 230° range under some conditons. I stick with the stock stat, and tune the fans to never allow coolant temps to exceed 210°F. While cruising, my temps are usually in the mid-190s.
The '99+ gage is much less sensitive to changes in temp. It will read right around 210° for actual temps that are anywhere from 190-230°F.
The '98 is more sensitive, and will show much more minor changes in temp.
I've spent time monitoring actual temps (via my PCM scanner) vs. what's shown on the gage on both my '98 and my '02 car. The '98s are definitely more sensitive and accurate.
The computer is not set to run "best" at any temp. There are spark and fuel maps for all temp ranges, anything above 176°F is considered fully warm by the PCM. Now, that's not to say that the engine doesn't have a "best" temp, and I agree that a T-stat should be used. My experiance is that my LS1s seem to run best in the 195-205 degree range.
The factory T-stat is an 86°C unit, which converts to 186-187°F. The factory fan settings will allow the coolant to reach temps into the 230° range under some conditons. I stick with the stock stat, and tune the fans to never allow coolant temps to exceed 210°F. While cruising, my temps are usually in the mid-190s.
The '98 is more sensitive, and will show much more minor changes in temp.
I've spent time monitoring actual temps (via my PCM scanner) vs. what's shown on the gage on both my '98 and my '02 car. The '98s are definitely more sensitive and accurate.
The computer is not set to run "best" at any temp. There are spark and fuel maps for all temp ranges, anything above 176°F is considered fully warm by the PCM. Now, that's not to say that the engine doesn't have a "best" temp, and I agree that a T-stat should be used. My experiance is that my LS1s seem to run best in the 195-205 degree range.
The factory T-stat is an 86°C unit, which converts to 186-187°F. The factory fan settings will allow the coolant to reach temps into the 230° range under some conditons. I stick with the stock stat, and tune the fans to never allow coolant temps to exceed 210°F. While cruising, my temps are usually in the mid-190s.
So is running a 160 tstat a bad thing? What are the advantages and disadvantages of it? I just bought a 98 that I suspect has a 160 in it also, but the car seems to run fine with it and the Texas heat is coming soon.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Personally, I would never use a 160 stat for most NA setups. On the other hand, if you have super high compression, or forced induction/power adder, then I would consider it depending on climate.
