What's normal coolant temperature?

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Sep 18, 2002 | 08:27 AM

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Based on UL's post, you should have it checked. He knows more about this stuff than anyone.

Sep 18, 2002 | 08:28 AM

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Ok, how are people reading the OBD2 sensor indication? Is there a particular gauge that can be tapped into the signal and get a reading? Thanks

Jeff

Sep 18, 2002 | 08:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by peterwusc

I don't think it reached 4 bar... I usually look at the temp gauge instead so I didn't note the bars on the panel...

One more thing. Does anyone know where does the stock coolant temperature sensor locate?! The coolant temperature I quoted is reading directly from the ECU, which may be quite different from temperature measured at radiator or coolant tube that normally aftermarket sensor will be installed.

If you have an aftermarket temp guage, and the sensor is installed in a way that restricts flow, then that could be your problem.

Sep 18, 2002 | 08:32 AM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by sireousrex
[B]Ok, how are people reading the OBD2 sensor indication? Is

Sep 18, 2002 | 12:27 PM

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Gernby,
It seems to me that you have too many variables to make an apples to apples comparison in this worthwhile effort. How did you separate the insulating effect of the Hondata gasket from the impacts of the Mugen parts?

Sep 18, 2002 | 12:34 PM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 9906
[B]Gernby,

Sep 18, 2002 | 12:51 PM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
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Don't get me wrong here.

Sep 18, 2002 | 01:01 PM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 9906
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OK, got it.

Sep 18, 2002 | 08:52 PM

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ultimate lurker
[B]During normal driving using the OBDII coolant temp sensor (the only one the ECU cares about) the numerous S2K's I've tested will see 180-185 F coolant temps.

Sep 19, 2002 | 02:06 PM

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I did a search for more info on this, and found them here:

http://www.technosquareinc.com/cmxh2.htm

Another KICKS ASS product from this is this thing that will log OBDII data to VIDEO!
http://www.technosquareinc.com/vlogger.htm