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What kind of cooling system did the 1992 corvette use?

What kind of cooling system did the 1992 corvette use?

The LT-1 engine was also the first powerplant to utilize “reverse flow cooling”, a process in which the engine routed coolant directly to the cylinder heads, rather than sending through the engine block first. The 1992 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge season was the third running of the Sports Car Club of America’s World Challenge serie.

What was the horsepower of a 1992 corvette?

In 1992 Corvettes, the engine developed 300 horsepower (net) at 5,000 rpms. The engine torque was rated at 330 lbs. -ft at 4,000 rpm. Redline was 5,700 rpm, 700 higher than the L98 it replaced. GM introduced an automatic fuel cutoff at 5,850 rpms.

Why does my C3 Vette die at idle?

In Park with the engine running at idle, after it fully warms up, the engine starts having an erratic idle then eventually dies. Then it won’t start until the temp of the engine drops down a bit. So my guess is this is definitely not a vacuum leak, it’s just got to be something with the carb.

Where is the temperature switch on a 1985 Corvette?

The temperature switch on the right would be found on 1985-1986E engines with cast iron cylinder heads screwed directly into the EGR valve. 1986L-1989 engines have the switch installed in the EGR transfer tube between the exhaust and intake manifolds. The next phase would be to test the valve itself.

Is it normal to run a corvette at 198 deg?

Yes this is normal, Your LS engine is a very tight tolerance engine. It requires synthetic oil(5W-30) so that it will return to the pan fast enough to keep the pick-up sump from going dry.The engine makes more power and gets better mileage at 198-220 deg. This is fine, it is meant to run at this temp.

What should water temp be in 88 C-4 corvette?

Any higher than 240 I would start to worry. I just got an 88 C-4 Corvette and took it out on the freeway and then got into stop and go traffic. Water temp was running 233-235 range and oil temp was at 240. Is this still safe to run an engine at those temps? This is my first Vette and I am used to the old car where anything over 210 was alarming.

What’s the normal temp for a 1993 corvette?

I have a 1993 corvette what’s a normal temperature mine seems to run up to 210 and 220 is this Normal 6 people found this helpful. 200 to 220 is normal. Car is high perf. and built this way.

Is it safe to run an 88 C-4 corvette?

That is pretty hot, but as long as coolant isn’t boiling out, it should be fine. Any higher than 240 I would start to worry. I just got an 88 C-4 Corvette and took it out on the freeway and then got into stop and go traffic. Water temp was running 233-235 range and oil temp was at 240. Is this still safe to run an engine at those temps?

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