V-8 gives off a LOT of heat

[Emig5m]

Originally Posted by omgitsmikeyC

There are normal variations for the coolant depending if your cooling fan is on, ac is on or off, and load on the engine. Mine varies from 189-220, and it's 100% normal. It won't go over 202 with A/c on, it will go to 220 without. If you ever hit 230-250, then worry.

Most I've seen is 205 on my V6 but a few minutes later went back down to 199.

[enzia35]

Controlled explosions... Stuff will get hot.

[firedrop]

Originally Posted by RobertRS

I always open the hood on my truck and cars after I pull them into the garage so the under hood wiring and components don't sit and heat bake with no air flow over them.

if your car's cooling components are operational, your electrical components will be able to handle the temperature.

[omgitsmikeyC]

Thanks for the tip on the heat shield, it will definitely make it on to the next starter. Now should I go heavier duty or direct replacement for the starter?

[CamaroKid300]

Originally Posted by RobertRS

Great thing about this world...everyone is entitled to an opinion.

Absolutely.

[RobertRS]

Originally Posted by firedrop

if your car's cooling components are operational, your electrical components will be able to handle the temperature.

What exactly is that suppose to mean. My cars cooling system is not in service when my car is turned off in the garage.

[Trob85]

I usually just pop the hood but I have a climate controlled garage also so that helps.

[Austin45]

Originally Posted by omgitsmikeyC

This brings up a debate I am having currently. My LTS make it hot under the hood with the cam, to the point where after driving a while, my starter gets heat soaked and doesn't want to restart easily. All gauges read accurately. Occasional misfire code blinks from the plug wires. Trying to figure out ways to vent it and cool it. Cats being deleted helped a little, but not a problem solve. Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by omgitsmikeyC

And the above extractor wont work because 45th decal on the hood. unless I get both painted on, with the extractor.

Check out what this guy did.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ary+hood+vents

[Camarodriver2]

My Bumblebee got so hot after re-entry into the atmosphere, that my license plate and holder melted off. After one year of being surrounded by cops..they look but never get me for no plate.

I had my car detailed after being painted and I too love the smell of the cleaners heating up.

[beebumble]

Originally Posted by RobertRS

I always open the hood on my truck and cars after I pull them into the garage so the under hood wiring and components don't sit and heat bake with no air flow over them. But yea, they do put out the heat. If it's not raining out I'll leave my garage door open for a while after putting the cars in.

Makes sense... Never thought of that. Would make the electronic components last longer... That is a fact.

[rontammy0]

Originally Posted by beebumble

Makes sense... Never thought of that. Would make the electronic components last longer... That is a fact.

Everything under your hood is engineerd to withstand high temps...

[SIN R G]

Originally Posted by RobertRS

I always open the hood on my truck and cars after I pull them into the garage so the under hood wiring and components don't sit and heat bake with no air flow over them. But yea, they do put out the heat. If it's not raining out I'll leave my garage door open for a while after putting the cars in.

I also agree that this is overkill. If your worried about the under hood wiring and components you should do this every time you shut the car off, not only when you park it in the garage. Just think how hot it will get when you park it in the hot sun at the grocery store! The hood should really be left open then also.

[RobertRS]

Originally Posted by SIN R G

I also agree that this is overkill. If your worried about the under hood wiring and components you should do this every time you shut the car off, not only when you park it in the garage. Just think how hot it will get when you park it in the hot sun at the grocery store! The hood should really be left open then also.

I disagree. Outside there is significantly more air moving around the underside and around the car to accelerate the cool down period. But hey, to each his own. It takes an extra 5 seconds of my time to open the hood when I park it in the garage. Plus it gives me a chance to look things over under the hood before I drive off. What seems to be overkill here is the skepticism with respect to opening up a car hood to let heat escape. I'm not worried about under hood wiring, coil packs, ecm, and the likes as much as you would infer, simply because I do this easy step. It's hotter than Hades down here in south Texas and I do what I can to take care of my belongings.

[omgitsmikeyC]

Originally Posted by Austin45

Check out what this guy did.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ary+hood+vents

That is beautiful! I think I would take off the vinyl and have the stripes painted onto the vents and hood at that point. This is a daily driver, once she goes to weekend only toy, I'll be fixing every minor imperfection there is. This will be part of that for sure.