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kiteman · 12-22-2011, 09:12 AM

i have a <1 mile commute to work every morning. i live in the city so it takes between 5-10 minutes on average. it's been ~40 degrees here lately and my car warms up super fast! like about 30-45 seconds after i start the car i am feeling heat coming out of the vents at a pretty steady pace. though the oil isn't completely warmed up, the engine is fully warmed by the time i make it to work.

that's pretty awesome anyway. i just remember it took the ls1 in my Z28 at least 5 minutes until you started feeling any heat whatsoever from the vents. anyone notice this?

LT4Lover · 12-22-2011, 10:37 AM

I've noticed the same. In fact, I noticed it because the engine temp gauge pops up real quick - I use that to tell me when the oil temp is high enough that it's safe to start driving (my drive starts out directly onto highway speeds).
Probably the fastest I've seen any vehicle come up to temp. I'm guessing that's by design.

ryan's camaro · 12-22-2011, 10:48 AM

Probably has engine block heater?

jandaseve · 12-22-2011, 10:53 AM

I've noticed this too. Also, come home and temp outside in the mid 30s, go back out to the car about two hours later, and the temp gauge is still at the first hash mark after startup. So it stays warm too.

Dukes117 · 12-22-2011, 10:55 AM

That's because it's a massive engine.

John Deere Boy · 12-22-2011, 10:56 AM

Aluminum block. It takes an iron block twice as long to get any heat to the heater.

Parag · 12-22-2011, 11:04 AM

Also a gallon of gas!!!! Why is no one here knows what a block heater is for?

stray bullitt · 12-22-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiteman

i have a <1 mile commute to work every morning. i live in the city so it takes between 5-10 minutes on average. it's been ~40 degrees here lately and my car warms up super fast! like about 30-45 seconds after i start the car i am feeling heat coming out of the vents at a pretty steady pace. though the oil isn't completely warmed up, the engine is fully warmed by the time i make it to work.

that's pretty awesome anyway. i just remember it took the ls1 in my Z28 at least 5 minutes until you started feeling any heat whatsoever from the vents. anyone notice this?

< 1mile to work, and you drive? I bet by the time you've parked up, you could walk quicker. LOL. Just need a thick hat and coat, and as my mum would say, a sensible pair of shoes.

CamaroKid300 · 12-22-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by stray bullitt

< 1mile to work, and you drive? I bet by the time you've parked up, you could walk quicker. LOL. Just need a thick hat and coat, and as my mum would say, a sensible pair of shoes.

Who wants to leave their camaro parked??

Gator6977 · 12-22-2011, 11:38 AM

My 2LT does the same thing. My commute is just under 2 miles and I've got loads of heat. And once I arrive, the bun warmers have me very toasty!!

stray bullitt · 12-22-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

Who wants to leave their camaro parked??

Too true.

Nessal · 12-22-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by John Deere Boy

Aluminum block. It takes an iron block twice as long to get any heat to the heater.

This! My previous car with an iron block took a while to actually warm up the oil even though it only took 5 quarts. But the heater did warm up fast though! Just not the oil.

RJNavarrete · 12-22-2011, 08:17 PM

Can't say I agree. Maybe mine's defective, but by the time my 5 minute drive to work is up, I'm still not feeling very warm air. It's about 35F here.

EMB135Driver · 12-22-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan's camaro

Probably has engine block heater?

Im sure this is it.....

12-22-2011, 09:12 AM	#1
kiteman Drives: 2012 45th Camaro, 2SS/M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: At my computer Posts: 1,315	LS3 heats up very quickly i have a <1 mile commute to work every morning. i live in the city so it takes between 5-10 minutes on average. it's been ~40 degrees here lately and my car warms up super fast! like about 30-45 seconds after i start the car i am feeling heat coming out of the vents at a pretty steady pace. though the oil isn't completely warmed up, the engine is fully warmed by the time i make it to work. that's pretty awesome anyway. i just remember it took the ls1 in my Z28 at least 5 minutes until you started feeling any heat whatsoever from the vents. anyone notice this?

12-22-2011, 10:48 AM	#3
ryan's camaro Taeng Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 326 View My Garage	Probably has engine block heater? __________________

12-22-2011, 10:56 AM	#6
John Deere Boy I bleed green Drives: '11 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Centerville, Indiana Posts: 462 View My Garage	Aluminum block. It takes an iron block twice as long to get any heat to the heater. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS LS3. Delivered 4/18/11. Solo Axle-back with J-pipes and quads, 35% tint, Yellow trim kit, Showstopper sidemarkers, babied garage queen. 2006 Silverado 3500 6.0, 1993 Pontiac Bonneville SSE

12-22-2011, 11:38 AM	#10
Gator6977 Drives: 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 331	My 2LT does the same thing. My commute is just under 2 miles and I've got loads of heat. And once I arrive, the bun warmers have me very toasty!! __________________

12-22-2011, 08:17 PM	#13
RJNavarrete kingjeezy™ Drives: 2011 SS/RS in Cyber Grey Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arvin, CA Posts: 227 View My Garage	Can't say I agree. Maybe mine's defective, but by the time my 5 minute drive to work is up, I'm still not feeling very warm air. It's about 35F here. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 purchased 02.19.2011 Cyber Grey Metallic \| Black Leather \| 6-Speed Manual w/Hurst Shifter

12-22-2011, 10:37 AM	#2
LT4Lover LT4Lover Drives: 2011 SG 2SS/RS,'97 30th Z28 SS LT4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 43 View My Garage	I've noticed the same. In fact, I noticed it because the engine temp gauge pops up real quick - I use that to tell me when the oil temp is high enough that it's safe to start driving (my drive starts out directly onto highway speeds). Probably the fastest I've seen any vehicle come up to temp. I'm guessing that's by design.

12-22-2011, 10:53 AM	#4
jandaseve Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 1SS/RS Hurst Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA Posts: 417	I've noticed this too. Also, come home and temp outside in the mid 30s, go back out to the car about two hours later, and the temp gauge is still at the first hash mark after startup. So it stays warm too.

12-22-2011, 10:55 AM	#5
Dukes117 H0TWH331S Drives: '11 SW SS(SOLD) '12 IOM SS (order) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 225	That's because it's a massive engine.

12-22-2011, 11:04 AM	#7
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	Also a gallon of gas!!!! Why is no one here knows what a block heater is for?

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