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desieng · 07-04-2014, 11:53 AM

I either leave the car outside for a bit to cool off or if I have to get it inside right away (raining, etc) I'll open the garage door full or half way at least for a while.

Blk-Ice · 07-04-2014, 12:06 PM

Mine is extra hot with LT's.

Dznts · 07-04-2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blk-Ice

Mine is extra hot with LT's.

ChrisBlair · 07-04-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Emig5m

Well according to the coolant temp gauge, my V8 manual runs about 6 degrees cooler than my V6 auto did...

That only proves coolant temperature.

Dr.richardbell · 07-04-2014, 12:57 PM

Try hood vent like this.

omgitsmikeyC · 07-04-2014, 01:00 PM

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?

omgitsmikeyC · 07-04-2014, 01:17 PM

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

PalmerGA · 07-04-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Muscle Car Lover

I guess the big motor gives off a ton of heat? Anyone else notice this?

It surely does. But it's totally normal.

Emig5m · 07-04-2014, 07:30 PM

Well I noticed today that my coolant temp can sometimes stay at 189/190 degrees and then sometimes is goes up to 199. It was at 189 after 40 minutes of driving but it was cooler today. My V6 shot up to 199 degrees and stayed there. Is it normal for the V8 to run as cool as 189 or do I need a thermostat?

omgitsmikeyC · 07-04-2014, 07:44 PM

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.

Galts Disciple · 07-04-2014, 10:24 PM

There's a lot of aluminum and metal in the engine compartment getting heated up so it's going to give off some heat for awhile after you shut her down. No worries, just think of it as a 6.2l space heater.

CamaroKid300 · 07-04-2014, 10:33 PM

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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.

Overkill.

RobertRS · 07-04-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

Overkill.

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

URBAN LEGEND · 07-04-2014, 11:05 PM

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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?

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07-04-2014, 12:06 PM	#16
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	Mine is extra hot with LT's. __________________ *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

07-04-2014, 12:57 PM	#19
Dr.richardbell Drives: 2013 1SS Blue Ray metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 124 View My Garage	Try hood vent like this. Attached Images

07-04-2014, 01:00 PM	#20
omgitsmikeyC Drives: 2014 CTS-V- totalled/ 45TH ss- SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	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? __________________ 2014 CTS-V... with some go-fast bits coming

07-04-2014, 01:17 PM	#21
omgitsmikeyC Drives: 2014 CTS-V- totalled/ 45TH ss- SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	And the above extractor wont work because 45th decal on the hood. unless I get both painted on, with the extractor. __________________ 2014 CTS-V... with some go-fast bits coming

07-04-2014, 07:44 PM	#24
omgitsmikeyC Drives: 2014 CTS-V- totalled/ 45TH ss- SOLD Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,096 View My Garage	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. __________________ 2014 CTS-V... with some go-fast bits coming

07-04-2014, 11:53 AM	#15
desieng Drives: '11 SW 2SS/RS LS3 Vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 156	I either leave the car outside for a bit to cool off or if I have to get it inside right away (raining, etc) I'll open the garage door full or half way at least for a while.

07-04-2014, 07:30 PM	#23
Emig5m 100% Sport Møde Drives: '17 Civic SI + '04 SVT Lightning Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 753	Well I noticed today that my coolant temp can sometimes stay at 189/190 degrees and then sometimes is goes up to 199. It was at 189 after 40 minutes of driving but it was cooler today. My V6 shot up to 199 degrees and stayed there. Is it normal for the V8 to run as cool as 189 or do I need a thermostat?

07-04-2014, 10:24 PM	#25
Galts Disciple Drives: 2017 Camaro SS (2SS, M6) Join Date: May 2014 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 116	There's a lot of aluminum and metal in the engine compartment getting heated up so it's going to give off some heat for awhile after you shut her down. No worries, just think of it as a 6.2l space heater.