Overheating...Da hell????
#21
My car never gets above 200 even in slow city driving... I wonder why.... I don't see any weird tranny coolers etc. As far as I know I have the stock 195 Thermo. Infact i've never seen (or remembered) it above 200 since i bought it in june, eve in 90 degree heat.. And a bunch of fins are pushed back near the bottom of my rad too.
#22
Originally Posted by TrueWildMan
Okay, it was 57 degrees out this morning and on my way to work, a total of about 4-5 miles, all 35-45 miles per hour, it got just over 200 and held. Does that sound right? (BTW, that supercharger LOVES cool air!!)(And, no, I didn't keep putting my foot in it)
Far as I know, I still have the 195 stat in it. Haven't looked to see, but noting else was mod'ed when I bought it.
#23
93 SSE overheat and what has worked
I have a 93 SSE Supercharged (145,000miles). Car over heats, three trips to the dealer and $1000 later and still no fix, even took out freeze plugs for a looky-lou. New radiator...
What I know; Lowering thermostat has helped, Adding a third fan to the front of radiator has helped (Derale 12" Tornado fan # 16512, set at 180 to 190), new water pump made it worse, the stamped impeller is not as good as the original cast impeller (I looking for a cast version and then maybe getting it machined) UNLESS ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO GET A HI FLOW ONE! Besides electric.
I ride this car hard, but do above and beyond in keeping it mint. Mint I tell you (sorry). I love this car and I have had Trans Am'* and Mustang GT'* (well I loved that mustang too). But, I use it to tow my SeaDoo XP in the AZ summer. The reason for my journey, grass hopper. Any more ideas for taming the heat output dragon.
What I know; Lowering thermostat has helped, Adding a third fan to the front of radiator has helped (Derale 12" Tornado fan # 16512, set at 180 to 190), new water pump made it worse, the stamped impeller is not as good as the original cast impeller (I looking for a cast version and then maybe getting it machined) UNLESS ANYONE KNOWS HOW TO GET A HI FLOW ONE! Besides electric.
I ride this car hard, but do above and beyond in keeping it mint. Mint I tell you (sorry). I love this car and I have had Trans Am'* and Mustang GT'* (well I loved that mustang too). But, I use it to tow my SeaDoo XP in the AZ summer. The reason for my journey, grass hopper. Any more ideas for taming the heat output dragon.
#24
I maybe way off base... I'm still learning about cars and all... But it sounds like the same problem I had when my thermastat went. Might be something to at least check. Besides if you are going to flush your system it would be a good time. To replace everything including sealent it was under $10. Hope I helped... Good Luck!
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