Overheating problems Poll and solutions
Former Vendor
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From: Las Vegas NV
St. Jude Donor '06 & '12
Originally Posted by Hvymtlc5
Had my Procharger HO installed about two weeks ago. Drove it to work yesterday for the firs time and on the 10 mile drive home (with 3 stop lights) the car was running very hot. Hit 242 as I was pulling in the driveway. Turning the air off didn't help. Seems like the motor had reached it thermal limits and couldn't cool so the temp kept going up.
Where I' concerned is that that I lost my dual fans (temps never exceeded 200 before with the LS1 edit programming them to come on early) and this single one with the K&N taking up the other half the radiator. The single just can't do the job (IMO). Can't drive the car...don't quite know what to do with this 7K SC investment.
Is there a way to re install the dual fans and hook the air cleaner up some other way???
Where I' concerned is that that I lost my dual fans (temps never exceeded 200 before with the LS1 edit programming them to come on early) and this single one with the K&N taking up the other half the radiator. The single just can't do the job (IMO). Can't drive the car...don't quite know what to do with this 7K SC investment.
Is there a way to re install the dual fans and hook the air cleaner up some other way???
Unfortunately there is really nothing you can do but replace darn near the entire kit. Nothing about that kit works. And even if you do get it to cool down. You will see really high IAT temps, low boost, belt slipping, along with a few other things..
Sorry bud.
Melting Slicks
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From: Lake Ozark, MO
I really thought all this had been resolved by the time I bought the kit...the installer said he had no problems with heat in the recent Procharger installs...turns out the "new" kit was new, but from late 2002 manufacture.
Can some one direct me to a post where the radiator mod is discussed. Pretty much know now I have to move the radiator...how did you guys do it?
Can some one direct me to a post where the radiator mod is discussed. Pretty much know now I have to move the radiator...how did you guys do it?
Last edited by Hvymtlc5; Aug 3, 2006 at 01:38 PM.
Drifting
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From: Northern VA
Originally Posted by Hvymtlc5
I really thought all this had been resolved by the time I bought the kit...the installer said he had no problems with heat in the recent Procharger installs...turns out the "new" kit was new, but from late 2002 manufacture.
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FWIW, I recently had the LPE external oil cooler installed on my car. It has reduced my engine oil temps by up to 40 deg while cruising down the freeway. It also helped keep my coolant temps lower as well.
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Drifting
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From: Dubai, UAE
Originally Posted by vetterdstr
FWIW, I recently had the LPE external oil cooler installed on my car. It has reduced my engine oil temps by up to 40 deg while cruising down the freeway. It also helped keep my coolant temps lower as well.
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Originally Posted by Corvette4ever
Where did you mount the LPE cooler?
Much more air than I had previously estimated flows through that open screen and totally quenches that cooler with TONS of cold air!! I am totally impressed with this mod!! 
Here is a link to the oil cooler...
http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/rad-10.html
VR
Last edited by vetterdstr; Aug 3, 2006 at 06:52 PM.
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Originally Posted by vetterdstr
Since my blower plumbing was in the way of the original mounting point choosen by LPE, it was mounted on a bracket on the framework of the car and placed right in front of the right hand open Z06 screen. a few feet of braided line and a few new AN fittings were used to lengthen the lines supplied in the kit. Oil temps drop like a ROCK when going from city driving to freeway driving!! Much more air than I had previously estimated flows through that open screen and totally quenches that cooler with TONS of cold air!! I am totally impressed with this mod!!
Here is a link to the oil cooler...
http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/rad-10.html
VR
Much more air than I had previously estimated flows through that open screen and totally quenches that cooler with TONS of cold air!! I am totally impressed with this mod!! Here is a link to the oil cooler...
http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/rad-10.html
VR
Hmm using the Z06 vents...
Wonder who came with that idea?
Works well on external fuel pumps too.
Back under my rock.
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From: waterloo ontario
St. Jude Donor '08
Steve I just saw these pictures-thanks for posting!
Originally Posted by peter pan
Arun, per your request I took a few pictures showing the spacing my mechanic custom did, it is hard to see how he cut the support frame and made his custom bracket to move the intercooler away from the condensor, I undid the plastic cover for you
From afar shot
Looking down the right front
Drivers side to see the spacing better
Looking down the drivers side
Some bottom shots, drivers side
And one bottom one passanger side
Not as thoughtful to take pictures while my car was put together like EG does, however next time I change the oil I will get some good pictures from the bottom close up and my mechanic has told me he has made a template of this, mine was the first he did this to, the other one he retro fitted Mikes99Corvette as he was having over heating issues and his is now setup like mine other than an A4, he sees about 5 degrees hotter water temp and about the same oil temps as I do. But he does not go out in the Hill Country like I do and do sustained abuse like I do
From afar shot
Looking down the right front
Drivers side to see the spacing better
Looking down the drivers side
Some bottom shots, drivers side
And one bottom one passanger side
Not as thoughtful to take pictures while my car was put together like EG does, however next time I change the oil I will get some good pictures from the bottom close up and my mechanic has told me he has made a template of this, mine was the first he did this to, the other one he retro fitted Mikes99Corvette as he was having over heating issues and his is now setup like mine other than an A4, he sees about 5 degrees hotter water temp and about the same oil temps as I do. But he does not go out in the Hill Country like I do and do sustained abuse like I do
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Melting Slicks
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
St. Jude Donor '08
Not for everyone
Peterpan’s setup looks nice, but the clearance is still pretty tight. I think how well it works depends on the climate you are in. Here in Las Vegas in the summer (115+*) there is no way that will keep the engine cool enough to be safe. JMHO
Thanks,
Clayton from Las Vegas
Thanks,
Clayton from Las Vegas
Drifting
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From: Stealth So Cal GOCC ...comming to invade your neighborhood soon
Originally Posted by LV Vette
Peterpan’s setup looks nice, but the clearance is still pretty tight. I think how well it works depends on the climate you are in. Here in Las Vegas in the summer (115+*) there is no way that will keep the engine cool enough to be safe. JMHO
Thanks,
Clayton from Las Vegas
Thanks,
Clayton from Las Vegas
It also depends on what RPM you're driving at steadily and what speeds. For example, at 75 in 6th it may be fine while at 70 in 5th or 3rd at 45 it's steadily creeping up.
I think that besides looking at the front of the rad configuration one has to look at the rear of the rad to see how the air can come out....are any hoses etc blocking the flow?
Le Mans Master
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From: Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Originally Posted by vetterdstr
Since my blower plumbing was in the way of the original mounting point choosen by LPE, it was mounted on a bracket on the framework of the car and placed right in front of the right hand open Z06 screen. a few feet of braided line and a few new AN fittings were used to lengthen the lines supplied in the kit. Oil temps drop like a ROCK when going from city driving to freeway driving!! Much more air than I had previously estimated flows through that open screen and totally quenches that cooler with TONS of cold air!! I am totally impressed with this mod!!
Here is a link to the oil cooler...
http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/rad-10.html
VR
Much more air than I had previously estimated flows through that open screen and totally quenches that cooler with TONS of cold air!! I am totally impressed with this mod!! Here is a link to the oil cooler...
http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/rad-10.html
VR
Scotty
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Originally Posted by NemesisC5
Sounds like a killer setup for oil cooler. I knew those side vents were for more than just looks. Have any pictures.
Scotty
Scotty
Le Mans Master
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From: Port Arthur, Texas 77642
Originally Posted by vetterdstr
I will have to put some together and post them...
Scotty
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by vetterdstr
Since my blower plumbing was in the way of the original mounting point choosen by LPE, it was mounted on a bracket on the framework of the car and placed right in front of the right hand open Z06 screen. a few feet of braided line and a few new AN fittings were used to lengthen the lines supplied in the kit. Oil temps drop like a ROCK when going from city driving to freeway driving!! Much more air than I had previously estimated flows through that open screen and totally quenches that cooler with TONS of cold air!! I am totally impressed with this mod!!
Here is a link to the oil cooler...
http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/rad-10.html
VR
Much more air than I had previously estimated flows through that open screen and totally quenches that cooler with TONS of cold air!! I am totally impressed with this mod!! Here is a link to the oil cooler...
http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/rad-10.html
VR
I did the same thing with a Setrab oil cooler....I mounted it in the left side cavity..... my S/C intake pipe/filter is in the right side cavity right behind the opening.....works great!
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Originally Posted by NemesisC5
I look forward to seeing them. I too am in pursuit of lower(optimal) operating temperatures to keep my FI setup safe & crisp. I read some posts in the Tech section where members were removing & or drilling holes in the rubber flaps inside the vents. They all said you could feel heat being vented out. I never thought it would be a good place for oil cooler.
Scotty
Scotty
I completely removed the black backing that surrounds the factory road lights and installed the Z06 screen in its place just like a OE Z06. This way I get optimal air flow into that opening. I also installed the Halltech screen unit that takes the place of the front license plate in conjunction with the big mouth air dam (which directs cold air right behind the AC condenser and hits the radiator directly). Those two parts made the most difference on my car. With the heat extractor hood I've had for many years I just about have the most ventilated front end in town!!
Installing the oil cooler in front of the Z06 screen was about all we could do because I am NOT going to install it in line with my intercooler or radiator.
End result was... that open Z06 screen area really produces the airflow... and it really does a great job providing air for that oil cooler. Example, I was out driving yesterday on the highway with the A/C on HIGH in 85 deg temps, coolant was 180 deg and the oil was 167 deg. Thats 40 deg cooler oil than before the cooler was installed. VR
