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Coolant Temp/Oil Temp warning levels question.
I think I am going to get a VEI systems dual gauge for oil and coolant temp. Hopefully I will put it in the stock water temp gauge spot. The VEI systems gauge has an alarm that can be set for each temperature. What temp levels should I have the warning set for? Water: 230? Oil: same? higher? lower? |
I would say closer to 205F...in fact I think I have seen that number in just the past few days.....I mean the point of the alarm is to let you know, 'hey its getting hot in hur,'' right? I know most gasoline motors have thermostats that open below 200F so anything north of that would be a good starting point but 230F sounds like blown head gasket territory to me but I could be wrong.
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Spent some time with a dremel today.
http://i61.tinypic.com/34928v5.jpg http://i60.tinypic.com/2hchkzn.jpg I've wanted start button forever and its just as awesome as I thought it would be. |
Morning off from class so I got around to putting my new seats in. Got the drivers side done, still need to mount the sub strap and make the back braces.
http://i59.tinypic.com/24owq69.jpg http://i57.tinypic.com/346p9wg.jpg http://i62.tinypic.com/2z3otb7.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/16c17qx.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/se10nl.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/15couvq.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/2ed6p3c.jpg http://i58.tinypic.com/2rzosg1.jpg First impressions are it is very, very upright. I'm going to try and raise the front tonight and see if that changes anything, otherwise it feels great and I like it so far. |
Seat looks awesome. You said that was like $120?
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Yeah I think I paid 240 for 2. I think with some adjustment and lumbar padding I can make it work. Road trip to Seattle this weekend will tell the real story.
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danger zone
230 water 250 oil
Originally Posted by Greasemonkey2000
(Post 1196212)
I would say closer to 205F...in fact I think I have seen that number in just the past few days.....I mean the point of the alarm is to let you know, 'hey its getting hot in hur,'' right? I know most gasoline motors have thermostats that open below 200F so anything north of that would be a good starting point but 230F sounds like blown head gasket territory to me but I could be wrong.
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Originally Posted by ScottyP3821
(Post 1196798)
danger zone
230 water 250 oil |
^yup. Mine was set at 225. Good temp IMO.
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Originally Posted by turbofan
(Post 1196816)
^yup. Mine was set at 225. Good temp IMO.
For oil I tried finding a way to tee it into the oil feed line but couldn't find anything I like so I think I'm going to find a drain plug adaptor. Any suggestions? |
Originally Posted by emilio700
(Post 1147185)
I am starting this thread in hopes of creating a single repository for the combined community knowledge on how to get the 89-05 Miatas to run cooler. For those of you new to Miatas and/or new to the track, they run hot! A bone stock but perfectly maintained NA6 with A/C will run 230° clt at a steady 70mph on a 100° day. Use full throttle a lot or add a bit of power and you're at 245°. Head gasket lets go at around 255°.
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Originally Posted by aidandj
(Post 1196818)
So VEI's new website sucks but I emailed them and its 135$ for dual temp sensors. Anybody know what the stock 1.6 gauge sensor thread pitch is? Searching hasn't returned anything about the little sensor.
For oil I tried finding a way to tee it into the oil feed line but couldn't find anything I like so I think I'm going to find a drain plug adaptor. Any suggestions? https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421354791 |
Originally Posted by rwyatt365
(Post 1196827)
I bought this from Summit, screws right into the drain plug hole.
https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1421354791 |
Gauge cluster sensor for a 1.6 is 1/8 NPT afaik.
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Originally Posted by curly
(Post 1196835)
Gauge cluster sensor for a 1.6 is 1/8 NPT afaik.
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Originally Posted by aidandj
(Post 1196831)
Hmmm, wonder if it would work with the gauge I'm getting.
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The gauge for the dash plug, right above the "cursed water plug" is 1/8 BSP. A NPT fitting should fit, though. 1.9L Saturns had a 1/8 NPT CLT sensor that follows the GM curve, like $17 bucks for the sensor and pigtail.
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Originally Posted by deezums
(Post 1196851)
The gauge for the dash plug, right above the "cursed water plug" is 1/8 BSP. A NPT fitting should fit, though. 1.9L Saturns had a 1/8 NPT CLT sensor that follows the GM curve, like $17 bucks for the sensor and pigtail.
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Sorry about the incorrect water temp value:noob:, not sure where I got 205F, I knew you would get reliable information from someone.:idea: Now I know too.... :giggle:
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Got a nice package in the mail today. When I bought my hans I got double rewards points from saferacer, and put them to use.
http://i62.tinypic.com/2ms4i03.jpg Started in on the Aerocatches. I'll do a full writeup later when I finish the second one but they were a bitch to do. http://i59.tinypic.com/2ia6eeg.jpg http://i58.tinypic.com/2v3omtk.jpg http://i60.tinypic.com/apbigy.jpg http://i57.tinypic.com/2v0xx7l.jpg http://i57.tinypic.com/21b0k0p.jpg http://i58.tinypic.com/3146tz7.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/20r93qf.jpg http://i62.tinypic.com/2cyp4s6.jpg http://i58.tinypic.com/2i9royv.jpg http://i61.tinypic.com/zob7s1.jpg http://i59.tinypic.com/2r6lixw.jpg |
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