water temp

[joemochi]

Hi, I just bought a '96 collector last weekend. While I was driving my car in a heavy traffic after my job today,I found the water temp gauge was ingicating at 230F. In that heavy traffic my corvette was not almost moving for 5 minutes and when I got out of there , the water temp went down to around 190F. Can anyone tell me how hot your corvette water temp in a heavy traffic is. I have been wandering if my corvette was overheating or not.

 

[JEFNLSA]

Hi, I just bought a '96 collector last weekend. While I was driving my car in a heavy traffic after my job today,I found the water temp gauge was ingicating at 230F. In that heavy traffic my corvette was not almost moving for 5 minutes and when I got out of there , the water temp went down to around 190F. Can anyone tell me how hot your corvette water temp in a heavy traffic is. I have been wandering if my corvette was overheating or not.

Joe,

Seeing temps of 230* in traffic is normal for these cars. The fact that your car cooled down to 190* once you got going shows that your cooling system is functioning properly. Be sure to check the space in front of the radiator periodically as these cars are vacuums for road debris (plastic bags etc...) and blockage will cause the car to run warmer.

Cya,
Jeff

BTW...Welcome to the !!!!!

 

[stgry1]

I agree with Jeff. Personally since i don't like seeing that high temp, I put in a 160 T and have a hypertrash that I use to turn the fans on earlier. Might be a thought for you...

 

[Chetzki]

Yep

Went through the same thing when I got mine. Welcome to normal!
Chetzki

 

[joemochi]

Hi guys!! Thanks for your quick replies.Now I am considering to purchase a Hypertech Power Programmer.