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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

02-04-2019, 08:09 PM	#35
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02-06-2019, 01:56 PM	#38
LagunaSecaZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 95	Easy way to purge Intercooler circuit - ZL1 This thread would be very helpful. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=463858 __________________ Corvette Z06/Z07/M7 (2016) Late Model Racecraft Intercooler reservoir and 160* Thermostat. Sold- 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 (Black on Black), Detroit Speed Sway bars, DOT 4 Brake Fluid, separate clutch master reservoir, Moroso Catch Can. 2.11 at Thunderhill 100* ambient. Ron Davis Radiator and AFCO Heat Exchanger installed after track day, Roto-Fab CAI. Sold- 2001 Mustang Cobra -Griggs GR40,M5, Torsen T2-R, 4.10, 14" Brembo fronts, high 1:40s at Laguna Seca

10-23-2021, 07:33 AM	#39
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01-28-2019, 02:06 AM	#29
ECO1369 Drives: Camaro 1LT V6 & 2015 ZL1 Fun Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 28	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.

10-23-2021, 07:43 AM	#40
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Hell no.