Temp Problems? I need help...
08-22-2009, 02:08 PM
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Temp Problems? I need help...
New Here, I have a 93 miata that used to have a sebring supercharger on it. About half a month ago I installed a mitsubishi turbo with a 19T compressor wheel on it into my car. Now, When I drive on the highway (55+) my temp gauge reads a good ways past strait up. Normally it runs a little bit to the left of vertical.
This has me somewhat concerned, I do realize that the turbo gets very hot, and is probably the main cause of this, but i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions?
Also, I am running an intercooler, and i have the back of the hood raised with washers for the time being (it seems to help, very little however)
A few ideas that I have, are to rewire the second fan so that it turns on when the 1st does, Buy a vented extractor hood. or take off my front grille. I just wanted to ask someone with a little more experience in the field before i act on any of these possible solutions.
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This has me somewhat concerned, I do realize that the turbo gets very hot, and is probably the main cause of this, but i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions?
Also, I am running an intercooler, and i have the back of the hood raised with washers for the time being (it seems to help, very little however)
A few ideas that I have, are to rewire the second fan so that it turns on when the 1st does, Buy a vented extractor hood. or take off my front grille. I just wanted to ask someone with a little more experience in the field before i act on any of these possible solutions.
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08-22-2009, 02:26 PM
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50/50, or close anyways. I kinda figured on the hood mod, but i wanted to make sure. And by grille, i mean the black "protector" of sorts that sits inside your front bumper, covering the intercooler and radiator. Also, as soon as i slow down, the temp returns to normal after a few minutes.
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08-22-2009, 02:57 PM
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When i bought the car it hadnt had the undertray.
I will probably thin it out. Its 87 degrees F right now, get around 10F at the coldest.
Where would i be able to get an undertray, and whats an easy way to thin out my coolant?
I will probably thin it out. Its 87 degrees F right now, get around 10F at the coldest.
Where would i be able to get an undertray, and whats an easy way to thin out my coolant?
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08-22-2009, 03:02 PM
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If you have an OEM radiator it might be time to get an aftermarket all metal bigger unit too. Forget the "automatic" OEM radiator thing it's not enough, get a oversized unit. Koyo makes a unit that is priced well.
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08-22-2009, 09:18 PM
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I have no problems whatsoever with 80/20 mix with stock radiator. Running 10 psi on a greddy turbo. My FMIC covers most of my radiator but theres only 1/2" between the 2. How close is your IC to your radiator?
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08-22-2009, 09:23 PM
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That grille was definitely not cool (pun intended). It looks like it had 30-40% blockage and was almost certainly restricting significant flow.
+1 on reducing the amount of coolant, and using water wetter. Worth a try.
+1 on reducing the amount of coolant, and using water wetter. Worth a try.
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