Question, air intake temp sensor / relocation
Drifting
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From: Roanoke Virginia
I insulated all around the underside of the radiator shroud. The DeWitt radiator is a little shorter and let me put more in. I used "Great Stuff" to also glue on Thermo-tec muffler shielding. I also epoxied the Thermo-tec on the bottom side of the intake housing, several layers.
I did datalogging, and the WORST it ever is now is 10 degrees above ambient.
I did datalogging, and the WORST it ever is now is 10 degrees above ambient.
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From: stafford country, va. Avatar: Me on turn 3 @ Bristol (The World's Fastest Half-Mile)
Originally Posted by kelp
I did datalogging, and the WORST it ever is now is 10 degrees above ambient.
Drifting
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From: Livingston Texas
Originally Posted by kelp
I insulated all around the underside of the radiator shroud. The DeWitt radiator is a little shorter and let me put more in. I used "Great Stuff" to also glue on Thermo-tec muffler shielding. I also epoxied the Thermo-tec on the bottom side of the intake housing, several layers.
I did datalogging, and the WORST it ever is now is 10 degrees above ambient.
I did datalogging, and the WORST it ever is now is 10 degrees above ambient.
What about at an extended idle after fully warmed up? Tell us a little more about the driving conditions during your logging.
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Originally Posted by kelp
I insulated all around the underside of the radiator shroud. The DeWitt radiator is a little shorter and let me put more in. I used "Great Stuff" to also glue on Thermo-tec muffler shielding. I also epoxied the Thermo-tec on the bottom side of the intake housing, several layers.
I did datalogging, and the WORST it ever is now is 10 degrees above ambient.
I did datalogging, and the WORST it ever is now is 10 degrees above ambient.
You mentioned Dewitt radiator........ Do you have a larger radiator?
Drifting
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From: Roanoke Virginia
OK, let's see, there are a few questions. The IAT is only 10 degrees higher than ambient at worst. That's all, it was higher before. I don't know about normal, who wants normal.
Let's see, extended idle. Well, that is more dependent on when the fans turn on, rather than the insulation, so that was not a factor with me. I would work on that instead. However, just look at it, feel it, and see where your heat is, where it goes. It will change your priorities.
Good point about the MagnaCharger. Don't know anything about those,
Yes, the DeWitt is about twice the capacity, actually double the depth. Great radiator. What quality.
Sorry, haven't visited here in a while.....
Let's see, extended idle. Well, that is more dependent on when the fans turn on, rather than the insulation, so that was not a factor with me. I would work on that instead. However, just look at it, feel it, and see where your heat is, where it goes. It will change your priorities.
Good point about the MagnaCharger. Don't know anything about those,
Yes, the DeWitt is about twice the capacity, actually double the depth. Great radiator. What quality.
Sorry, haven't visited here in a while.....
Le Mans Master
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From: Monroe Township New Jersey
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Originally Posted by kelp
OK, let's see, there are a few questions. The IAT is only 10 degrees higher than ambient at worst. That's all, it was higher before. I don't know about normal, who wants normal.
Let's see, extended idle. Well, that is more dependent on when the fans turn on, rather than the insulation, so that was not a factor with me. I would work on that instead. However, just look at it, feel it, and see where your heat is, where it goes. It will change your priorities.
Good point about the MagnaCharger. Don't know anything about those,
Yes, the DeWitt is about twice the capacity, actually double the depth. Great radiator. What quality.
Sorry, haven't visited here in a while.....
Let's see, extended idle. Well, that is more dependent on when the fans turn on, rather than the insulation, so that was not a factor with me. I would work on that instead. However, just look at it, feel it, and see where your heat is, where it goes. It will change your priorities.
Good point about the MagnaCharger. Don't know anything about those,
Yes, the DeWitt is about twice the capacity, actually double the depth. Great radiator. What quality.
Sorry, haven't visited here in a while.....
Thanks for the info
