Coolant temp range with turbo?
04-21-2008, 05:07 PM
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I also have some issues with coolant temps. My setup:
Custom turbo kit with FMIC
Koyo radiator
Mugen thermostat/fan switch
Coolant temps never go below 176 which means that the fans are on all the time. Moreover, while cruising above 4500rpm (no boost), I get to 185-190 easily and after some good beating, I might even see 205-210. I consider this too high for all the cooling mods. Is this normal? Is it OK to operate the fans all the time. Will it make any difference if I activate them through EMS at a higher temp so they do not operate all the time?
ps: I even see 5 bars in modifry after high speed crusing (110mph). I thought cruising at such high speeds would not induce any cooling issues due to the high speed of the incoming air. Am I wrong?
Custom turbo kit with FMIC
Koyo radiator
Mugen thermostat/fan switch
Coolant temps never go below 176 which means that the fans are on all the time. Moreover, while cruising above 4500rpm (no boost), I get to 185-190 easily and after some good beating, I might even see 205-210. I consider this too high for all the cooling mods. Is this normal? Is it OK to operate the fans all the time. Will it make any difference if I activate them through EMS at a higher temp so they do not operate all the time?
ps: I even see 5 bars in modifry after high speed crusing (110mph). I thought cruising at such high speeds would not induce any cooling issues due to the high speed of the incoming air. Am I wrong?
04-22-2008, 08:15 AM
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If you get a TEMP gauge that reads directly off the coolant lines you'll see that the aem ems reads a little off.
The oem fans do not turn on until 206.
Generally mechanics knowledge is temps even as high as 220 are regular driving temps of coolant on a hot day.
The oem fans do not turn on until 206.
Generally mechanics knowledge is temps even as high as 220 are regular driving temps of coolant on a hot day.
04-22-2008, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ya@inlinepro,Apr 22 2008, 08:15 AM
If you get a TEMP gauge that reads directly off the coolant lines you'll see that the aem ems reads a little off.
The oem fans do not turn on until 206.
Generally mechanics knowledge is temps even as high as 220 are regular driving temps of coolant on a hot day.
The oem fans do not turn on until 206.
Generally mechanics knowledge is temps even as high as 220 are regular driving temps of coolant on a hot day.
04-22-2008, 10:10 AM
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So at what temp should I/we be getting concerned? I havent even touched the A/C button for fear of overheating. I turned it on for about 5 mins and the temps broke 210 so I shut it off
EDIT: My 210 temp was on an AEM serial gauge
EDIT: My 210 temp was on an AEM serial gauge
04-22-2008, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Reborn56,Apr 22 2008, 03:13 PM
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If you want the true temps to register on your AEM serial gauge or PC, go to this thread and change them yourself! You will also find the real IAT #'s!
http://forum.aempower.com/forum/inde...c,13003.0.html
just be careful, because the cold and warm start enrichments might be scewed if you change the numbers too much!
04-22-2008, 01:38 PM
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The engine bone stock can see 220 on a hot day.
As long as you don't see above 220 it will be fine. You should see it average around 200-210 on a regular day.
As long as you don't see above 220 it will be fine. You should see it average around 200-210 on a regular day.