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[wannab16a]

does anyone have a rex that runs cool. like within the lower 1/3 of the temp guage all the time. if so, how did you go about making this possible? cuz i just can't seem to do it despite all my efforts!!! please help.......

[C_piddy]

my carb zc runs that cool.... and to tell you the truth i have no idea why... i think it might be due to the fact that i have my fan on a switch and i just leave it on all the time. just keep topping up the coolent level... i had to for a couple of weeks before it actualy was full. and now i have no over heating issues.

chris

[JDN14]

i've got an 85 SI with a stock motor that runs cool (really cool) for no apparent reason. It stays a hair above the C mark during normal driving and gets to it's highest (about 1/3) during autocrosses when it's two drivered. Sorry i can't be of any help,

[Doodson]

Is the Acura Integra rad. bigger?

Try running a cooler themostat. maybe a 170 or 180 not a 190

Also if you cool the engine oil it helps the water temp aswell.

[jiggerjosh]

my carbd zc also runs cool... MY front end is also almost wide opened

But let me put it to you this way you need to reach a certain operating temp in you engine or is going to cuase premature wear, poor gas mileage and performance, along with building up deposits. Dont know if 1/3 is warm enough.

[Street Luge]

i had that problem at one time .. i was running way too hot so i switched and got a new one.. well this was great it would just run a hair above c all day long., then winter came.. and a cold engine doesent give the heater much to work with, so i went to canadain tire and now she runs at the half way mark all day
all else fails buy the cooler temp one

[Airjockie]

My car runs so cool....the needle sits about 2mm off the C line.....and I have a turbo, miniture rad, and I drive the snot out of the car.....

the secret is to flush the coolant system completely, get a new theromo, bun better oil, keep the mixture rich , and let the air flow thru it.

before...I was plauged with the constant overheat sysndrom, but I replaced the head gasket, P&P the head, and temps went down.

[wannab16a]

hmmm.... i flush the radiator every two months or so (with my fingers crossed hoping for an improvement!) have the ac ripped out w/ac fan on a toggle switch, synthetic 10w30, 180 degree thermo, new rad, bout the only things i haven't replaced are the head gasket, water pump and hoses...

so is it safe to say that a cool running rex isn't something you achieve, but something you buy with the car???
.... shucks, guess i'll just have to get a b16a........