Power FC Water temps. readings w/stock Rad. ?
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Water temps. readings w/stock Rad. ?
I'm getting readings that fluctuate between 90 and 94 on the Commander. Funny thing is when I get on the Interstate doing speeds of 70 mph I see no change in temps. Still stays at about 94 and even goes up to about 96-97 at the highest sometimes. I have a new stock radiator. Are these normal temps ??
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Those numbers are high. You should be between 85 and 88 or so on the highway. With the temps not coming down at speed, I would suspect flow problems: poor ducting from front-end to rad and oil cooler(s), gaps around the radiator, damage to undertray.
Of course, if you've got a front-mount and are running evans coolant, then your numbers look good.
Of course, if you've got a front-mount and are running evans coolant, then your numbers look good.
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Your radiator may be clogged a bit, thus running less efficient. I had this problem, but much worse. I was seeing temps as high as 121 C going up a grade on hot days. I am also running Evans coolant.
It turns out that my stock sized radiator may have been clogged with engine sealant from my recent rebuild. I installed a Koyo Rad. and now my temps are 85 C on the freeway or 88-91 on the city streets at stoplights.
It turns out that my stock sized radiator may have been clogged with engine sealant from my recent rebuild. I installed a Koyo Rad. and now my temps are 85 C on the freeway or 88-91 on the city streets at stoplights.
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