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03-28-2013, 11:16 AM #1
P1SC Overheating at 2K but not idle.
OK this is kicking my ass, here is what I am working with. I have a 1999 Trans Am LS1 4L60E P1SC at 15LB Boost max. I have an LS6 Intake, 85mm Throttle body, large intercooler, Griffin 400-600HP Radiator (17X19X3), 16” shrouded 2400CFM fan, new 160* thermostat, 60lb injectors, NKG TR6, Stock internals, Moser 12bolt 3.42 gears, Sub-Frame, sway-bar and tower strut brace. Tuned by me with HP Tuners Pro and a NGK Wideband.
The issue is I am over heating at 2000RPM’s. Idle at a light and I will cool down. I have tried switching my fan from a pusher to a puller with no change. I have tried “riching” up my tune from 14.5 to 14 to 13.5. I have changed my fan setting to account of the 160 thermo, and tried not cutting the fan off till 270* to see if that helped. It didn’t…. My only line of thought now is that since my radiator has less surface space and is wider it’s not cooling down as well and its pushing through the thicker radiator quicker…..
Anyone done this before or had any similar issues? Would the fix be a larger fan or scrap the radiator and go a different wrought with a wider unit? I have been messing with this for so long that I need a fresh look. Thanks for the help
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03-28-2013, 12:34 PM #2
hmm........I know that there is a specific procedure for refilling your radiator..........
I'm not trying to be too simple - and you've probably already ruled it out - but.
I'll keep thinking about it - fwiw.
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03-28-2013, 12:43 PM #3
Yes, I did try the jacking up the front passenger side ad turned the heater on high to make sure I was air bubble free. For the record. Thanks for the input this has me about to bring it to a professional and I have never done that before. LOL.
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03-28-2013, 01:05 PM #4
do you have access to your tune? When are the fans set to turn on and off and are they running when they should be?
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03-28-2013, 01:42 PM #5
They are coming on at 160* and still set to go off at 270*. They are turning on at the right time and staying on.
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03-29-2013, 09:51 AM #6
Have you verified the engine temp by another means aside from your gauge? Maybe the gauge is faulty.
Is this during normal outside temperatures? I noticed mine runs a little hotter now, but only when I'm sitting in traffic on a hot summer day.Boost gets you laid, unless your name is Jon.
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03-29-2013, 02:38 PM #7
I had to paint the basement.... I will check to make sure the the fans are conning on at the right temp and will take a few temp readings with my tempature laser. I did pick up a Taurus fan today so I will see if that helps.
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