I have a 91 camaro with the 3.1 V-6 (yes I know, I'm working on going bigger). It seems like the car get way to hot before the fan turns on, the temp gauge reads about 220. Once the fan kicks in it drops quickly. Is this the normal temp? If so is there a sensor you can buy or a way to make it go on sooner, it just seems really hot under the hood.
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Sounds pretty normal, but I don't know the exact specs. Sorry, I don't know what options there are for a 1991 as far as fan control goes.Rob B 95Z A4 Tech Page (Part numbers / locations, how to's, schematics, DTC's...) Home Page - shbox.com -
Unfortunately thats normal temp. I believe that companies like Hypertech and SLP make a fan switch that kicks em on earlier. Not sure though. You can always wire up a toggle switch and relay to kick them on when you want.96 WS6 Formula: Ram Air, 383 Stroker, Ported LT4 Heads and Manifold, 1.6 Crane Rollers, 58MM T.B., AS&M Headers, Borla Exhaust, Meziere Elec. H2O Pump, Canton Deep Sump Oil Pan, 100 HP OF TNT N2O!! , T56 Conversion w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, SPEC Stage 3 Clutch, Hotchkiss Subframe Conn., Lakewood Adj. Panhard Bar, Spohn Adj. LCA's, BMR Adj. T.A., Custom 12 bolt w/ 3:73's, Moser Axles, Eaton Posi, Moser Girdle
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Lower temp t-stat
Can you get a lower temp Thermostat for 3.1? Would cause car to try and run cooler.
I know how you feel by the way, couple years ago I had a 2.8 Firebird. Looked good, but always felt inferior on the street.
But it wasn't a wagon/sedan/minivan/mustang, It was an F-Body damn-it , and I was proud.
Now I'm styling a little better...
1992 Z28
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Re: Lower temp t-stat
A lower temp thermostat will only make the car run cooler when there is sufficient air going by the radiator. It doesnt matter what t stat you got when your idling in traffic. On the open road, yes, the t-stat makes a difference. Idling - you gotta get those fans on earlier.Originally posted by Deanz92z28
Can you get a lower temp Thermostat for 3.1? Would cause car to try and run cooler.
I know how you feel by the way, couple years ago I had a 2.8 Firebird. Looked good, but always felt inferior on the street.
But it wasn't a wagon/sedan/minivan/mustang, It was an F-Body damn-it , and I was proud.
Now I'm styling a little better...
1992 Z28
Tpi 30596 WS6 Formula: Ram Air, 383 Stroker, Ported LT4 Heads and Manifold, 1.6 Crane Rollers, 58MM T.B., AS&M Headers, Borla Exhaust, Meziere Elec. H2O Pump, Canton Deep Sump Oil Pan, 100 HP OF TNT N2O!! , T56 Conversion w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, SPEC Stage 3 Clutch, Hotchkiss Subframe Conn., Lakewood Adj. Panhard Bar, Spohn Adj. LCA's, BMR Adj. T.A., Custom 12 bolt w/ 3:73's, Moser Axles, Eaton Posi, Moser Girdle
11.6 @ 123mph (1.6 60' - getting there )
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