over heating

[hipjan]

i have a 1992 z28 and it always runs hot?? what is the normal temperature for this model?? the mechanics all say 220 is normal?? too hot for me. any suggestions?

[RedLineZO6]

lower temp thermostat will get the water running earlier and should keep it cooler... Jet makes a chip that turns on fans earlier to help keep it cooler too... You might have a gunked up radiator? Maybe get a flush...

[hipjan]

Originally Posted by RedLineZO6

lower temp thermostat will get the water running earlier and should keep it cooler... Jet makes a chip that turns on fans earlier to help keep it cooler too... You might have a gunked up radiator? Maybe get a flush...

thanks.. i have a 195 in there now, what do you suggest?? i have a new 3 core all metal radiator, should be ok????

[wrightz28]

220 is normal. And actually that's controlled temp where the fan(s) don't even kick on until 230-240.

I have a 180 stat and so long as the car is moving,
It never exceeds around 190. In traffic, well I see the above.

Don't forget aobut your radiator cap either! Although you said you got a new rad. which assume came with one.

[ct91rs]

go with a 180, 160 is probably too low.