Introduction and Overheating (long) - Page 4 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

ChattanoogaJSB · 08-20-2018

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Originally Posted by carter200

I hope you know I was just funnin' you, Z owner to Z owner

Most everybody knows me or of me and I like to have fun when I can. Nice clean white Z you have.

Oh, totally! I’m sorry I didn’t convey it! The first and second gen side of the corvette forum is actually full of a bunch of funny dudes- even at most of their ages those guys are sharp. In all seriousness I have seen tinypic hosting flip images but for some reason mine is normal on my screen.

Also I wish the car was mine- I may pick one up with some more mileage! The engine sound is intoxicating when you’ve been around pushrod v8’s your whole life!

ChattanoogaJSB · 08-20-2018

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ChattanoogaJSB · 08-20-2018

I do need to read the WHOLE cooling thread tonight but I stumpveld on this early entry in it today which kind of confirms what you guys are telling me about normal temps - and also what I might expect out of a bigger radiator.

I also see Dewitt’s makes a c4 90-96 radiator and their reputation is excellent but I’m not hopeful a zr-1 radiator part is the same. Pretty sure my lt-1 reverse cooled.

Also my friend has considered doing the Haibeck (sp, sorry) chip primarily for the fan programming. Thoughts on this and best place to buy?

I am such a noob!

Benton

Ccmano · 08-20-2018

Driving the car with the Haibeck chip will be like a night and day difference.
There is only one place to buy it, from Mark Haibeck. You won’t regret it.
http://www.zr1specialist.com
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ChattanoogaJSB · 08-20-2018

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Originally Posted by Ccmano

Driving the car with the Haibeck chip will be like a night and day difference.
There is only one place to buy it, from Mark Haibeck. You won’t regret it.
http://www.zr1specialist.com
H

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That’s a strong recommendation! Almost seems like a great place to start- lots of improvements to appreciate even if it does need a radiator.

Thank you!

Benton

A1990 · 08-20-2018

You can meet Mark and bid on one of his chips at Corvettes of Carlisle this weekend!

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ChattanoogaJSB · 08-20-2018

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Originally Posted by A1990

You can meet Mark and bid on one of his chips at Corvettes of Carlisle this weekend!

Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

It may be too far for us this weekend! My wife I attended one (2012?) year with my Western PA in laws and had a great time. The swap meet alone was worth the admission.

I would guess my friend will reach out to get one. We are going to run it up and down our little mountain and see if the temp holds under 240 degrees F with the AC display running. Will be some indicator if the system is ok- in general- then look toward using the Haibeck chip to get the fans on earlier (with a host of other improvements I see)

secondchance · 08-20-2018

Dewitt radiators for C4 is the same for ZR-1s. I have been running dual row Dewitt since 2015 and totally happy. Make sure it's dual row for manual tranny.

ChattanoogaJSB · 08-20-2018

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Originally Posted by secondchance

Dewitt radiators for C4 is the same for ZR-1s. I have been running dual row Dewitt since 2015 and totally happy. Make sure it's dual row for manual tranny.

Thank you! I am 7 pages into the 13 pages of cooling thread elsewhere here. Good stuff!

Was going to ask as I was reading if the radiator is in fact a shared part with a c4 manual trans radiator. Dewitts suggests it is.

Perhaps a second question - I am curious if the Champion unit I’m beginning to see is a good fit. I just put one in my fastback mustang and I’m impressed with the build quality AND price.

rkreigh · 08-21-2018

the orange dexcool stuff is bad news for the lt5 head gaskets and I would get rid of it

run the green stuff, you'll be glad you did.

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ChattanoogaJSB Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 25	Re: Introduction and Overheating (long) (deleted duplicate post)

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ChattanoogaJSB Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 25	Re: Introduction and Overheating (long) I do need to read the WHOLE cooling thread tonight but I stumpveld on this early entry in it today which kind of confirms what you guys are telling me about normal temps - and also what I might expect out of a bigger radiator. I also see Dewitt’s makes a c4 90-96 radiator and their reputation is excellent but I’m not hopeful a zr-1 radiator part is the same. Pretty sure my lt-1 reverse cooled. Also my friend has considered doing the Haibeck (sp, sorry) chip primarily for the fan programming. Thoughts on this and best place to buy? I am such a noob! Benton Last edited by ChattanoogaJSB; 08-20-2018 at 03:46 PM.

08-20-2018	#34
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: Introduction and Overheating (long) Driving the car with the Haibeck chip will be like a night and day difference. There is only one place to buy it, from Mark Haibeck. You won’t regret it. http://www.zr1specialist.com H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

08-20-2018	#36
A1990 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grand Island NE Posts: 1,512	Re: Introduction and Overheating (long) You can meet Mark and bid on one of his chips at Corvettes of Carlisle this weekend! Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Dennis Fierstein 90 ZR-1 #2562 Atomic-Z ZR-1 Net Registry Chairman of the Board ZR-1 Net Registry Treasurer

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secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,723	Re: Introduction and Overheating (long) Dewitt radiators for C4 is the same for ZR-1s. I have been running dual row Dewitt since 2015 and totally happy. Make sure it's dual row for manual tranny.

08-21-2018	#40
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,087	Re: Introduction and Overheating (long) the orange dexcool stuff is bad news for the lt5 head gaskets and I would get rid of it run the green stuff, you'll be glad you did. __________________ 95 390 LPE ZR1 (505 rwhp) LSV = Lingenfelter Super Vette Twin Turbo 2003 Z06 (800 RWHP)