My girl was getting hot and I can't figure out why. I checked the electric fan, it works. I checked all fluid levels, they are fine. Checked for foreign objects blocking air flow to radiator, it's clear. Engine runs great, just gets hot. What else should I check?

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91RS, 305, 5-speed, black with pearl white racing stripes. Not that it matters, but K&N airfilter and flowmaster exhaust

 

the t-stat

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Chevystud,

My V6 use to run at 220 highway w/ the 195 stat, then when I got my Fastchip I changed to a 160 stat, now I dont even get up to 190!

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91 RS Camaro
3.1L
Cat Back System, K&N filter,modified air box, Fastchip Stage 2, 160 thermo, Rapidfires and Bosch Wires, soon to come: Homemade Ram Air,and maybe power pulleys, 5 Air Horns

[This message has been edited by Garmer (edited October 13, 2000).]

 

Hey chevystud. First replace your thermostat .

If you have $50 laying around order the JET or HYPERTECH fan switch. It makes a WORLD of a difference let me tell you. My car never goes past 200* anymore. Not once! I also put some Red Line watter wetter in there. Works like magic. It's $7 from summit. good luck.

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'92 Formula
305 TPI
Mods: SLP catback,SLP air foil,ported plenum,Crane AFPR (49psi),MSD6AL,homemade cold air,K&Ns,3:73s

 

Also, your gauage could just be reading incorrectly, how warm does the coolant feel after you shut the car off?

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1987 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z
L98 TPI 350 (5.7L)
TH 700R-4 Transmission with 2.77:1 Rear End

Current Mods: Edelbrock TES 1 5/8" Headers, Hooker Aerochamber Cat-Back System, Performance Resource Chip with 160* Thermostat, Accel Ignition Components, K&N Filters, All Free Mods, Falken ZIEX Z-Rated Tires.

Best ET : 14.32 @ 97.7mph
(corrected for elevation)

 

The AF just spews and bubbles. The gages always have worked good in this car. It could be the therm. I never really thought about that, thanks allot. I'll get back with you and tell you what happens.



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91RS, 305, 5-speed, black with pearl white racing stripes. Not that it matters, but K&N airfilter and flowmaster exhaust

 

Moving to the Tech/General Engine forum.

 

definately check the t-stat... also check the internal condition of the radiator...