question

[BoostJunki3]

should my car get 195-200* with a 180stat and proper fan settings? ive bled the system by just opening the bleeder and letting the car run.....coolant drips slowly from it but doesnt squirt out....helpy

 

[blueguy]

Its hot...you use the A/C...its pretty possible.

 

[Lawngoose]

mine can get there no problem, especially on these 99* weather days. Just check to make sure both fans work and levels are ok. No need to stomp it when your extra hot.

 

[BoostJunki3]

yeah i dont stop it but it is almost 100 here some days so prob just hot out but even when its 80 at night it still sits at 197...with no ac.

 

[real diehl]

With my 160* I run close to 180 in the summer...so 20* over what your thermostat/fans are at isn't unreasonable. An OE t-stat would probably have you running around 215 on a hot day...like blue said accessories factor in also.

 

[blueguy]

Also...gotta figure humidity kicks your cars ass... especially these things.

 

[BoostJunki3]

Ok good just makin sure.....and the humidity is out rageous by me lately humid and 95ish all week

 

[BillBoost37]

Should be two things holding you back from running nearly T stat temps. Flow is the first. If you've never researched or checked out the coolant turn that happened in the LIM right under the TB, it can be a restriction. Secondly a thicker core radiator may be necessary to adequately cool.

 

[Warbeaver]

with fan turn ons, 180*, and EVERYTHING heat wrapped, mine still gets up to 195-200 if i sit at enough lights.