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ECO1369 01-28-2019 02:06 AM

What would the normal operating range be for the ITAT for the SC. I am running around 193 when driving and it will climb at idle. CAI/CC for mods.

J Rod 01-28-2019 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JB'sZL1 (Post 10421912)
Unless you use a vacuum, you can get air lock...especially if it's low. That's the advantage of a reservoir: it is self purging, and, you simply check the fluid level in the reservoir.

Also, if you haven't changed the fluid: it's time. The silicone in the coolant starts to gum up after 5 years.

So if you have a reservoir, a vacuum is not necessary? I'm getting ready to fill my SC for the first time, trying to find the best method. I don't have a vac but I do have a reservoir.

VRZL113 01-28-2019 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ECO1369 (Post 10422155)
What would the normal operating range be for the ITAT for the SC. I am running around 193 when driving and it will climb at idle. CAI/CC for mods.

IAT2's should be around 15-20 above ambient while cruising on a stock ZL1.

VRZL113 01-28-2019 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by J Rod (Post 10422213)
So if you have a reservoir, a vacuum is not necessary? I'm getting ready to fill my SC for the first time, trying to find the best method. I don't have a vac but I do have a reservoir.

It's not hard. You can follow the fill procedure I posted in the beginning of this thread. The system will burp itself just fine. GM got it right on the ZL1 making the fill port the highest point of the intercooling system. Back when I had my Cobalt SS Supercharged it was a pain to bleed all the air out unless you had the option B coolant reservoir.

J Rod 01-28-2019 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VRZL113 (Post 10422454)
It's not hard. You can follow the fill procedure I posted in the beginning of this thread. The system will burp itself just fine. GM got it right on the ZL1 making the fill port the highest point of the intercooling system. Back when I had my Cobalt SS Supercharged it was a pain to bleed all the air out unless you had the option B coolant reservoir.

Thanks for the info. I actually don't have the fill port, my lid has been modified with -12 AN fittings. I think I may just go with the method below from Hammdo's LSA conversion instructions. Should I bother trying to pour some coolant into the lid though, or is that not necessary?

"AFTER the battery is re-installed and you’ve uploaded to custom tune, you can turn the ‘key’ to on (don’t start) this will run the pump and allow you to continue to milk and fill the reservoir until you verify fluid is circulating – the fluid will be really moving once the pump is primed."

VRZL113 01-30-2019 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by J Rod (Post 10422596)
Thanks for the info. I actually don't have the fill port, my lid has been modified with -12 AN fittings. I think I may just go with the method below from Hammdo's LSA conversion instructions. Should I bother trying to pour some coolant into the lid though, or is that not necessary?

"AFTER the battery is re-installed and you’ve uploaded to custom tune, you can turn the ‘key’ to on (don’t start) this will run the pump and allow you to continue to milk and fill the reservoir until you verify fluid is circulating – the fluid will be really moving once the pump is primed."

Ahhh gotcha. Yeah, prob. best to follow those instructions then.

BossRS4 02-04-2019 08:09 PM

Just bleed mine tonight! If anyone needs help please let me know!

I got help from a mechanic who has a really easy method without even turning the car on! All you would need is some dexcool and a an hour to bleed. Once you learn how it all works, its very easy to do.

LevonH 02-05-2019 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BossRS4 (Post 10428937)
Just bleed mine tonight! If anyone needs help please let me know!

I got help from a mechanic who has a really easy method without even turning the car on! All you would need is some dexcool and a an hour to bleed. Once you learn how it all works, its very easy to do.

Why don't you just write it up and share?

BossRS4 02-06-2019 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Levonh (Post 10429947)
Why don't you just write it up and share?

I will do my best to work on something and post it up!

LagunaSecaZL1 02-06-2019 01:56 PM

Easy way to purge Intercooler circuit - ZL1
 
This thread would be very helpful.
https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=463858

LevonH 10-23-2021 07:33 AM

Anyone ever tried this?
https://youtu.be/a1_jWs96lYw

HDRDTD 10-23-2021 07:43 AM

Hell no.

KaBoom1701 10-23-2021 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by LevonH (Post 11087825)
Anyone ever tried this?
https://youtu.be/a1_jWs96lYw

No but the guy in the video is funny as hell.. worth watching just for the entertainment. :)


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