Supermiata Qmax Coolant Reroute
#241
Regardless of what is displayed for the driver, it is important to understand the relationship between ECU correction tables and the sensor data. An example would be warm up enrichment table that extends all the way to 185 degrees coolant but an engine sensor that always reads 175. That is just one table but there are many that are affected by CLT.
Sonny's race car, Miller which I have tuned is like yours and has a driver gauge that reads different from what's in the ECU. So the tables in the ECU or keyed off the readings from one sensor. The dash on the gauge and its warning lights are calibrated based off what the ECU is seeing. So the coolant temp warning light comes on a bit lower than you would expect. I guess what I'm saying is determine which one you think is the most accurate location/calibration and key everything off of that.
Sonny's race car, Miller which I have tuned is like yours and has a driver gauge that reads different from what's in the ECU. So the tables in the ECU or keyed off the readings from one sensor. The dash on the gauge and its warning lights are calibrated based off what the ECU is seeing. So the coolant temp warning light comes on a bit lower than you would expect. I guess what I'm saying is determine which one you think is the most accurate location/calibration and key everything off of that.
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#247
NA8 stock rad clearance?
NA8 rad hose clearance
i know the easiest solution is to just order the Supermiata radiator, but I'm wondering if anyone has come up with a solution making this work. Issue is the stock radiator hose location forces the supplied hose into a tight bend that will kink no matter what. Running it through the vacuum line like I have in the picture makes it less of an angle, but still difficult to prevent it from kiniking. Also results in the hose rubbing against a sensor more than I would like.
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#249
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I can take a picture tomorrow, but I cut and welded the koyo inlet to ~45 and it fit perfectly. I’ve seen a lot of rotated stock hoses and joints and don’t like how they function. Cutting and welding uses a single hose and fits beautifully when done right.
#250
Buy Dayco 71519 and trim off what's needed to bend pass the throttle body and then buy a 32mm hose adapter to join the two.
https://www.amazon.com/Hiwowsport-Al...s%2C169&sr=8-5
https://www.amazon.com/Hiwowsport-Al...s%2C169&sr=8-5
That would be a great option, but I have a relatively new OEM plastic tank radiator. If all else fails I'll just order a Supermiata Crossflow.
#254
For those with upper radiator hose interfence issues on a radiator with the upper port in the stock location; I came up with a "home brew" solution that is working so far. It's not pretty, but it worked well enough for me to test fire the engine this weekend.
You'll need the following:
- 1.25" aluminum or stainless steel couple for silicone hoses (i got mine at silicone intakes)
- Gates radiator hose, part # 22436
- 2 additional hose clamps
- 1/2" pipe nipple from you favorite hardware store
- some half in pipe of tubing
Splice the radiator hose to the silicone oe that came with the kit (yes, it creates an additional falure point). Where to cut/splice is obvous once you have the parts. Next, hack the IACV fitting off the stock intake and use the pipe nipple to reattach so it sits further away form the intake tube. Then use the 1/2' tubing to connect it to he IACV. I plan to make a "prettier" more permanet solution once I finish the other stuff I need to do to get the car back on the road.
You'll need the following:
- 1.25" aluminum or stainless steel couple for silicone hoses (i got mine at silicone intakes)
- Gates radiator hose, part # 22436
- 2 additional hose clamps
- 1/2" pipe nipple from you favorite hardware store
- some half in pipe of tubing
Splice the radiator hose to the silicone oe that came with the kit (yes, it creates an additional falure point). Where to cut/splice is obvous once you have the parts. Next, hack the IACV fitting off the stock intake and use the pipe nipple to reattach so it sits further away form the intake tube. Then use the 1/2' tubing to connect it to he IACV. I plan to make a "prettier" more permanet solution once I finish the other stuff I need to do to get the car back on the road.
#260
If the FM kit has a non-OEM EGR or EGR location, it could cause interference. We have not test fitted the Qmax with non OEM EGR pipes or mounting locations.
HTH
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