How hot is overheating? KA24DE

[ConnorRexilius]

Okay so I got fed up with my s14 C-H gauge and bought a real water temp gauge.

Quick question: how many degrees is "overheating" or too hot?

[Mikester]

It varies from setup to setup.

Whatever temp the coolant starts to boil is the point of overheat. According to Wikianswers.com (LOL): "50/50 mix with 15 P.S.I. rad cap ( 265 degrees Fahrenheit / 129 degrees celsius )"

[dawagarage]

well i can tell you, according to my yashio factory gauge, my normal operating temp was 78 c (172f) and then went up to 81-82c (177-179) when i swapped the stock rad for a koyo

[96Turbo]

i'd be uncomfortable with anything over 220*F, anything past 240*F and i'm pulling over

[cotbu]

Actually it's 194°F or 90°C normal operating temp
At 78°C or 172°F your ecu looks for a working 02 sensor
At 80°C or 176°F starts using the o2 sensor to trim the fuel

At 220°F or 104°c. you are considered hot. You would overheat quickly from here, if you allowed the engine to continue it's operation without any action!

[dawagarage]

what is the document/publication that you are using as a reference?

those were the temps my 240 ran year round, same as my z32.

im looking at the fsm, it looks like 194 is when the stock temp gauge starts to indicate 'hot' but ill have to look at it again later.

[cotbu]

Mostly experience, or over 10,000hrs working on these cars, and engines
You might need a little more time, so I'll wait!

I'll state that for a KA's aluminum head and iron block, avoiding high temps and rapid cooling should be avoided. Shit I made another statement that should be challenged!

[dawagarage]

was i challenging you, or asking you a question? (ask yourself that.)

its always a good thing for the community when one shares their references so that
others can learn/benefit. you couldve taught me something but instead replied with
a cute lil response that still left something to be desired.

[future]

It all sounded good. Till your response. Now I'm wondering

[cotbu]

was i challenging you, or asking you a question? (ask yourself that.)
I think you were asking a question, but I wanted to be challenged.;)
its always a good thing for the community when one shares their references so that
others can learn/benefit.
Yes so true.
you couldve taught me something but instead replied with
a cute lil response that still left something to be desired.
I'm a tease!
It all sounded good. Till your response. Now I'm wondering
Wait, Am I supposed to convince you or something??!

ok I think you took this out of context
You might need a little more time, so I'll wait!
it was in reference to this.
im looking at the fsm, it looks like 194 is when the stock temp gauge starts to indicate 'hot' but ill have to look at it again later.
IRONIC isn't it!