LS2 - how hot should it run at.
Discussion
Wiring my LS2 engine at moment.
How hot does the engine run at, looking at the ECU and it says that.
Fan 1 - comes on at 226 Fahrenheit (107.77celsius) and then off at 217 Fahrenheit (102.77 celsius)
Fan 2 - comes on at 235 Fahrenheit (112.77celsius) and then off at 226 Fahrenheit (107.77 celsius)
This all seems very hot, so I thought I ought to check.
Thanks
How hot does the engine run at, looking at the ECU and it says that.
Fan 1 - comes on at 226 Fahrenheit (107.77celsius) and then off at 217 Fahrenheit (102.77 celsius)
Fan 2 - comes on at 235 Fahrenheit (112.77celsius) and then off at 226 Fahrenheit (107.77 celsius)
This all seems very hot, so I thought I ought to check.
Thanks
The thermostat will certainly open long before the fan starts.
The standard thermostat opens at 195F (90.5 C)
During normal running what temperature does a LS2 run at?
At what temperature while driving should you start to get concerned?
Does the LS2 run quite hot to help emmissions.
As had been led to believe that to increase power you needed a relatively cool engine (basing this on knowledge gained from older style engines so a modern engine is a bit of a culture shock at moment).
The standard thermostat opens at 195F (90.5 C)
During normal running what temperature does a LS2 run at?
At what temperature while driving should you start to get concerned?
Does the LS2 run quite hot to help emmissions.
As had been led to believe that to increase power you needed a relatively cool engine (basing this on knowledge gained from older style engines so a modern engine is a bit of a culture shock at moment).
MAGIC919
Sorry for my ignorance.
ECT = Engine Coolant Temperature
But what does ECM stand for.
Based on the temp of the standard thermostat I would guess the running temp will be hotter that 190-200 otherwise there is no flow through radiator. However this originally was the temp range that I had been expecting. So I will be very interested in your results tomorrow.
Ringram, I will be using a small radiator (car not a Monaro). I am concerned about 'potential' overheating issues, (I have not got car on road yet), and have purchased a 160F (71.1C) thermostat from Katech
(part number 100228 - http://www.katechengines.com/street_performance/en...
with the intention of installing it at a later date, and starting fans spining at a lower temperature, if temperature becames a problem.
Warning from Katech
"it is recommended that your computer be re-calibrated for the cooler operating temperature"
Do they mean ECU to control fan(s)or is it more involved that this (as this could easily be done by traditional thermostic switches to control fans).
They also say
"This is recommended for Racing and Street Rod applications only as the engine would not get up to temperature in a stock application." with the size of my radiator that will not be an issue for me.
Stevieturbo
will take on board your concerns over condensation
Sorry for my ignorance.
ECT = Engine Coolant Temperature
But what does ECM stand for.
Based on the temp of the standard thermostat I would guess the running temp will be hotter that 190-200 otherwise there is no flow through radiator. However this originally was the temp range that I had been expecting. So I will be very interested in your results tomorrow.
Ringram, I will be using a small radiator (car not a Monaro). I am concerned about 'potential' overheating issues, (I have not got car on road yet), and have purchased a 160F (71.1C) thermostat from Katech
(part number 100228 - http://www.katechengines.com/street_performance/en...
with the intention of installing it at a later date, and starting fans spining at a lower temperature, if temperature becames a problem.
Warning from Katech
"it is recommended that your computer be re-calibrated for the cooler operating temperature"
Do they mean ECU to control fan(s)or is it more involved that this (as this could easily be done by traditional thermostic switches to control fans).
They also say
"This is recommended for Racing and Street Rod applications only as the engine would not get up to temperature in a stock application." with the size of my radiator that will not be an issue for me.
Stevieturbo
will take on board your concerns over condensation
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