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Great info too btw! I would also add: -Brushless fans also seem to help & be a game changer for some people. Can go large single or dual. Pricey but works and eliminates a weak point on these cars -I believe most tuners can adjust the factory ecu parameters to get fans to come on earlier and stronger. This helps mitigate coolant temps some. So a tune could help -Also these cars are notorious for getting dirt and debris trapped in the radiator and condenser. A few times a year you should remove the air intake box and radiator shroud to clean between the radiator and condenser the best you can. Use like a reacher thing to pullout any leaf or plant/tree debris. Wash with hose and Simple Green. You can use compressed air or a moderate power washer too. But you don't want to be too aggressive and bend any fins. Not uncommon for people to find plastic bags or paper trapped in there reducing surface area & cooling capacity
Great points-thanks for sharing! 👍 Brushless fans are definitely a game changer, and adjusting those fan settings in the ECU is a solid tip. And yeah, cleaning the radiator and condenser is crucial; it’s crazy how much debris can get trapped in there and kill your cooling capacity. Definitely worth the time to keep everything running cooler!
Honestly man this was a HUUUUGE bugaboo with my last C6. I could never figure out why I was running hot all the time. I figured maybe it was because of my supercharger but watching your video made me feel more at ease knowing it’s pretty common with C6s. I wouldn’t have known that if it weren’t for your videos. I love your attitude when you present your information. Much love C6 brother.
Hey man! I’ve definitely heard of the C6’s running a tad bit warmer with a supercharger. And I really appreciate the kind words man! I’ve been battling with the heat issue all summer and saw a lot of others with C6’s doing the same. It’s scary watching the temps creep past 220.
@@Mattsboosted thanks for the reply man. Have you noticed if the Dewitt’s radiator helps with that or does the engine temp still creep up past the 230s with that thing running?
@@brettmunden9636 Heck yeah man! And it does help by about 10 degrees. It’s super pricey at 1k though which is the only downfall. Is it a 100% fix, not completely. But it does help.
@@Mattsboosted have you looked at also fixing the fan speed on a tune? A lot of people that I’ve seen on TH-cam have swapped out the radiator but the engine was still getting hot and then they had a tune pulled on the car and were able to have the computer tell the fans to come on earlier at a cooler temperature? Maybe look into that and do a video if you think that would help.
@@brettmunden9636 Yeah man there’s a handful of guys that do recommend doing so. It’s something that I’ve considered as well and will definitely cover it more in another video. Really good point!
THANKS 🙏 this happens to me this morning in LA I AM A WOMAN BUT NEVER PANIC 😂 GOOD THING THANKS FOR SHARING ALL THIS INFORMATION I WILL DEFINITELY 👍 APPLY THIS ADVICE
@@elizabethraygoza2508 Running warm is definitely frustrating and I total get you there. I’m sure the LA traffic (like Atlanta) doesn’t help cool it off. Best of luck! 🙌
I live in Arizona and daily a C6 in stop & go summer 120 degree traffic with the AC on high. Not uncommon for me to see crazy 230 temps. Is normal unless your upgrade radiator. What always bugs me about this topic is when people compare coolant temps for these cars without considering all the things that factor into your coolant temps. -Ambient temp matters. Will run way hotter if the temps are 90s+ & gets exponentially worse the higher it goes up from there -Cooler thermostats won't help. Just slightly slows the inevitable. Same with "water wetter" gylserol products -Having AC on matters and makes the car run hotter. AC is essential in already 100+ degree climates. So its double gotcha -Load on the car matters. The higher RPM you're turning the hotter it will run. Somebody driving in low rpms for fuel economy is consistently going to run cooler than doing ANY type of spirited driving -If the car is moving at freeway speeds vs stop & go traffic it matters a ton. These cars need air flowing for the cooling system to work good and evacuate a cramped pretty hot engine bay. -Being heatsoaked matters. Doing a quick trip to the store in 10-15 mins is going to run much cooler than getting stuck in traffic jam for a hour with no air being forced into the radiator or moving out the engine bay. -Having a front splitter matters. The popular ZR1 style front splitters will block and deflect some air flow. Designed to be bottom breathers. -Having the manual trans option with a radiator that has additional cooling capacity for transmission oil makes them run a bit hotter too coolant wise. Radiator pulling double duty. Unless somebody has these same exact conditions and parts as you don't listen to them when they say "my car never gets past 180." Or "there is something wrong with your car." Make sure they have the same transmission, body kit, Ambient temps, turning the same RPM at the same speed as you for a similar amount of time with their AC on on a stock radiator before you compare & get temp gauge anxiety.
You made some great points! So true-ambient temp, A/C use, RPMs, and airflow all make a huge difference. It’s crazy how so many people overlook all those factors and think their experience applies to everyone. Props to you for daily driving a C6 in that Arizona heat! 🔥 Thanks for the points man and absolutely spot on!
Thanks & you're welcome. Being from out East when I first moved to Arizona it freaked me out to see the coolant temp guage like that. Also, to have the fans stay on after the car cut off. Went down many rabbit holes chasing a problem that wasn't there listening to people who actually knew very little about cars online. Lol Great video to help people not trip out like I did.
Thanks for watching! If you have any tips or experiences with your Corvette C6 cooling system, drop them in the comments below! Have you ever dealt with overheating issues or upgraded your cooling system?
Also, if you enjoyed the video, consider liking and subscribing for more Corvette C6 content. Thanks again!
Great info too btw!
I would also add:
-Brushless fans also seem to help & be a game changer for some people. Can go large single or dual. Pricey but works and eliminates a weak point on these cars
-I believe most tuners can adjust the factory ecu parameters to get fans to come on earlier and stronger. This helps mitigate coolant temps some. So a tune could help
-Also these cars are notorious for getting dirt and debris trapped in the radiator and condenser. A few times a year you should remove the air intake box and radiator shroud to clean between the radiator and condenser the best you can. Use like a reacher thing to pullout any leaf or plant/tree debris. Wash with hose and Simple Green. You can use compressed air or a moderate power washer too. But you don't want to be too aggressive and bend any fins. Not uncommon for people to find plastic bags or paper trapped in there reducing surface area & cooling capacity
Great points-thanks for sharing! 👍 Brushless fans are definitely a game changer, and adjusting those fan settings in the ECU is a solid tip. And yeah, cleaning the radiator and condenser is crucial; it’s crazy how much debris can get trapped in there and kill your cooling capacity. Definitely worth the time to keep everything running cooler!
Honestly man this was a HUUUUGE bugaboo with my last C6. I could never figure out why I was running hot all the time. I figured maybe it was because of my supercharger but watching your video made me feel more at ease knowing it’s pretty common with C6s. I wouldn’t have known that if it weren’t for your videos. I love your attitude when you present your information. Much love C6 brother.
Hey man! I’ve definitely heard of the C6’s running a tad bit warmer with a supercharger. And I really appreciate the kind words man! I’ve been battling with the heat issue all summer and saw a lot of others with C6’s doing the same. It’s scary watching the temps creep past 220.
@@Mattsboosted thanks for the reply man. Have you noticed if the Dewitt’s radiator helps with that or does the engine temp still creep up past the 230s with that thing running?
@@brettmunden9636 Heck yeah man! And it does help by about 10 degrees. It’s super pricey at 1k though which is the only downfall. Is it a 100% fix, not completely. But it does help.
@@Mattsboosted have you looked at also fixing the fan speed on a tune? A lot of people that I’ve seen on TH-cam have swapped out the radiator but the engine was still getting hot and then they had a tune pulled on the car and were able to have the computer tell the fans to come on earlier at a cooler temperature? Maybe look into that and do a video if you think that would help.
@@brettmunden9636 Yeah man there’s a handful of guys that do recommend doing so. It’s something that I’ve considered as well and will definitely cover it more in another video. Really good point!
THANKS 🙏 this happens to me this morning in LA I AM A WOMAN BUT NEVER PANIC 😂 GOOD THING THANKS FOR SHARING ALL THIS INFORMATION I WILL DEFINITELY 👍 APPLY THIS ADVICE
@@elizabethraygoza2508 Running warm is definitely frustrating and I total get you there. I’m sure the LA traffic (like Atlanta) doesn’t help cool it off. Best of luck! 🙌
Great video man, could you do video about suspension upgrades.
@@keyimperial8907 Thank you a ton! For sure man! 🙌
I live in Arizona and daily a C6 in stop & go summer 120 degree traffic with the AC on high. Not uncommon for me to see crazy 230 temps. Is normal unless your upgrade radiator.
What always bugs me about this topic is when people compare coolant temps for these cars without considering all the things that factor into your coolant temps.
-Ambient temp matters. Will run way hotter if the temps are 90s+ & gets exponentially worse the higher it goes up from there
-Cooler thermostats won't help. Just slightly slows the inevitable. Same with "water wetter" gylserol products
-Having AC on matters and makes the car run hotter. AC is essential in already 100+ degree climates. So its double gotcha
-Load on the car matters. The higher RPM you're turning the hotter it will run. Somebody driving in low rpms for fuel economy is consistently going to run cooler than doing ANY type of spirited driving
-If the car is moving at freeway speeds vs stop & go traffic it matters a ton. These cars need air flowing for the cooling system to work good and evacuate a cramped pretty hot engine bay.
-Being heatsoaked matters. Doing a quick trip to the store in 10-15 mins is going to run much cooler than getting stuck in traffic jam for a hour with no air being forced into the radiator or moving out the engine bay.
-Having a front splitter matters. The popular ZR1 style front splitters will block and deflect some air flow. Designed to be bottom breathers.
-Having the manual trans option with a radiator that has additional cooling capacity for transmission oil makes them run a bit hotter too coolant wise. Radiator pulling double duty.
Unless somebody has these same exact conditions and parts as you don't listen to them when they say "my car never gets past 180." Or "there is something wrong with your car."
Make sure they have the same transmission, body kit, Ambient temps, turning the same RPM at the same speed as you for a similar amount of time with their AC on on a stock radiator before you compare & get temp gauge anxiety.
You made some great points! So true-ambient temp, A/C use, RPMs, and airflow all make a huge difference. It’s crazy how so many people overlook all those factors and think their experience applies to everyone. Props to you for daily driving a C6 in that Arizona heat! 🔥 Thanks for the points man and absolutely spot on!
Thanks & you're welcome. Being from out East when I first moved to Arizona it freaked me out to see the coolant temp guage like that. Also, to have the fans stay on after the car cut off. Went down many rabbit holes chasing a problem that wasn't there listening to people who actually knew very little about cars online. Lol
Great video to help people not trip out like I did.
same issue on my c6 with pro charge i live in arizona
@@ls3boosted Super frustrating I know man! 🤪