Anyway reccomendations on how to keep cool?

Saberscar223 · Today, 02:26 PM

I have a cammed A10 SS and whenever Im in stop and go traffic the car gets super hot. Floorboard and Kneepad areas get hot to the touch and the car severely loses performance and all the Temps read normal levels.

This ONLY happens in stop and go traffic where the pauses are just short enough so I have to stay in drive but I cant go over 5 mph at a time when its time to move. I live in CO so the DA is awful but was just wondering if there are any decent cooling mods anyone could recommend.

Car runs better after a long trip with multiple long pulls at full throttle and idling in park for 20+ min then it does in stop and go traffic for 10 minutes on a cool night. anyone know why? It runs fine after I let it cool for a bit but its crazy how hot it gets in traffic.

GreyGhost702 · Today, 04:26 PM

Unfortunately the tunnel in these cars is super tight. Between radiant engine heat and heat off the transmission mostly, it's hard to get away from when you aren't moving. You could do thermal matting in the tranny tunnel, but that's quite the undertaking. It's essentially dyno-mat. You could alternatively insulate it from the interior, but I think it's better done in the tunnel.

Beyond that, set the A/C on floor and let it blow. If you could bring all your mechanical temps down or evacuate that heat quickly while not moving, GM and other manufacturers would love to know how you do it.

arpad_m · Today, 07:20 PM

My suggestion would also be to direct the A/C to the floor, not much more you can do without significant effort and expense. Interestingly, I never noticed anything like this on my non-stock SS...

Joshinator99 · Today, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Saberscar223

I have a cammed A10 SS and whenever Im in stop and go traffic the car gets super hot. Floorboard and Kneepad areas get hot to the touch and the car severely loses performance and all the Temps read normal levels.

This ONLY happens in stop and go traffic where the pauses are just short enough so I have to stay in drive but I cant go over 5 mph at a time when its time to move. I live in CO so the DA is awful but was just wondering if there are any decent cooling mods anyone could recommend.

Car runs better after a long trip with multiple long pulls at full throttle and idling in park for 20+ min then it does in stop and go traffic for 10 minutes on a cool night. anyone know why? It runs fine after I let it cool for a bit but its crazy how hot it gets in traffic.

What does your timing at idle look like…?

Today, 02:26 PM	#1
Saberscar223 Drives: 2023 Riverside Blue 2SS Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Denver,CO Posts: 200	Anyway reccomendations on how to keep cool? I have a cammed A10 SS and whenever Im in stop and go traffic the car gets super hot. Floorboard and Kneepad areas get hot to the touch and the car severely loses performance and all the Temps read normal levels. This ONLY happens in stop and go traffic where the pauses are just short enough so I have to stay in drive but I cant go over 5 mph at a time when its time to move. I live in CO so the DA is awful but was just wondering if there are any decent cooling mods anyone could recommend. Car runs better after a long trip with multiple long pulls at full throttle and idling in park for 20+ min then it does in stop and go traffic for 10 minutes on a cool night. anyone know why? It runs fine after I let it cool for a bit but its crazy how hot it gets in traffic.

Today, 04:26 PM	#2
GreyGhost702 Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS1LE Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Utah Posts: 178	Unfortunately the tunnel in these cars is super tight. Between radiant engine heat and heat off the transmission mostly, it's hard to get away from when you aren't moving. You could do thermal matting in the tranny tunnel, but that's quite the undertaking. It's essentially dyno-mat. You could alternatively insulate it from the interior, but I think it's better done in the tunnel. Beyond that, set the A/C on floor and let it blow. If you could bring all your mechanical temps down or evacuate that heat quickly while not moving, GM and other manufacturers would love to know how you do it. __________________ 2019 1SS1LE M6 Shadow Grey Metallic ProCharger D1X Race Kit - 4.25" Pulley \|\| GPI Pistons/Rods - ACL Bearings - ARP Hardware \|\| LME Timing Chain Guide \|\| Katech C5R Timing Chain \|\| Katech OE Spec Billet Oil Pump \|\| OE Ported Heads \|\| CHE Trunnion Upgrade \|\| BTR 220 Cam - BTR .660" Dual Springs - GM Racing "Caddy" Lifters - BTR Chromoly Pushrods (7.825") \|\| ATI Balancer \|\| LT4 Injectors \|\| LT4 HPFP \|\| JMS BAP \|\| DSX Flex Fuel \|\| LT2 Intake Manifold \|\| LTH (Catless) \|\| Stainless Works Redline Series NPP \|\| 91 + Boostane 7/26/2024 Tuning in progress

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arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 12,002 View My Garage	My suggestion would also be to direct the A/C to the floor, not much more you can do without significant effort and expense. Interestingly, I never noticed anything like this on my non-stock SS... __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

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