Overheating problems Poll and solutions
07-06-2006, 10:37 PM
#41
Racer
Originally Posted by Zrod
I have an LS2 402 with A&A Vortech T-trim. Evans water pump, and A&A oversized radiator. Coolant temps are always between 185 and 200, no matter what the weather conditions, or if the A/C is on or off.
Oil temps on the other hand are higher than normal. Frwy cruising they settle in at 230-239. When under heavier loads 250-255, so far. I'm about to install the new Dewitts combination EOC/radiator. I've heard they are good for 20 degrees cooler on average oil temps, which should be just fine for my purposes. I've also read that there is a small oil pressure drop associated with this setup. With my current pressures, I believe this will not be an issue and leave the pressure range within normal paramaters. After the install and some drive time in various weather conditions I'll get back to you.
Zrod
Oil temps on the other hand are higher than normal. Frwy cruising they settle in at 230-239. When under heavier loads 250-255, so far. I'm about to install the new Dewitts combination EOC/radiator. I've heard they are good for 20 degrees cooler on average oil temps, which should be just fine for my purposes. I've also read that there is a small oil pressure drop associated with this setup. With my current pressures, I believe this will not be an issue and leave the pressure range within normal paramaters. After the install and some drive time in various weather conditions I'll get back to you.
Zrod
07-07-2006, 01:41 AM
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St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by AWSM_06
Z, you know that A&A IC setup you have is a faulty design. Those coolant temps of 185 are WAYYYYYYYY too low. I would seriously consider a complete re-design and relocation of that IC......
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07-07-2006, 02:29 AM
#43
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Just got A&A's S trim & a 402. Bringing it home to San Diego today through all the lovely L.A. traffic at about 3:00pm, my oil temps were runnig 230-235 with water 199-207 highest. For my own education what temps would be considered as getting to hot?
How do you guys in the L.A. area cope with that mess??
How do you guys in the L.A. area cope with that mess??
Last edited by Varmit; 07-07-2006 at 02:35 AM.
07-08-2006, 05:21 PM
#44
Originally Posted by AWSM_06
Z, you know that A&A IC setup you have is a faulty design. Those coolant temps of 185 are WAYYYYYYYY too low. I would seriously consider a complete re-design and relocation of that IC......
Last edited by HIGHRPM; 07-09-2006 at 09:29 PM.
07-09-2006, 10:45 PM
#46
Team Owner
Originally Posted by R.P.
Howard, it`s for EXTERNAL USE ONLY! 
so don`t get too excited......
so don`t get too excited......
I am picking up my B&M Racing tranny pan for installation this week on my new RPM Level 4 tranny.
Also my new tranny cooler will be a Maggie heat exchanger. It will have twice the cooling surface area of my Setrab cooler. Plus it is a two pass cooler. Andy is very confident this will kick *** cooling my new tranny.
I hope I don't melt this one too ........
DH
07-10-2006, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Hey Rick
I am picking up my B&M Racing tranny pan for installation this week on my new RPM Level 4 tranny.
Also my new tranny cooler will be a Maggie heat exchanger. It will have twice the cooling surface area of my Setrab cooler. Plus it is a two pass cooler. Andy is very confident this will kick *** cooling my new tranny.
I hope I don't melt this one too ........
DH
I am picking up my B&M Racing tranny pan for installation this week on my new RPM Level 4 tranny.
Also my new tranny cooler will be a Maggie heat exchanger. It will have twice the cooling surface area of my Setrab cooler. Plus it is a two pass cooler. Andy is very confident this will kick *** cooling my new tranny.
I hope I don't melt this one too ........
DH
Last edited by frank dupuy; 07-10-2006 at 03:23 PM.
07-10-2006, 04:29 PM
#48
Team Owner
Originally Posted by frank dupuy
Howie! can I have your old Setrab cooler. I need it to keep my oil temps under 300 degrees so I can chase you around the track. My mod money is depleted at present but I can give you my IOU.
Please don't use up valuable seerver space begging for my handmedown mod parts
Why don't you post your heat loss experience opening the engine bay to the side vent
DH
07-11-2006, 08:52 PM
#49
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Frank
Please don't use up valuable seerver space begging for my handmedown mod parts
Why don't you post your heat loss experience opening the engine bay to the side vent
DH
Please don't use up valuable seerver space begging for my handmedown mod parts
Why don't you post your heat loss experience opening the engine bay to the side vent
DH
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07-12-2006, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Frank
Please don't use up valuable seerver space begging for my handmedown mod parts
Why don't you post your heat loss experience opening the engine bay to the side vent
DH
Please don't use up valuable seerver space begging for my handmedown mod parts
Why don't you post your heat loss experience opening the engine bay to the side vent
DH
07-13-2006, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AVB
Since this hadn't been mentioned yet....
I've only read positive results and if my next mods don't work to lower temps it'll be the next thing I try.
I've only read positive results and if my next mods don't work to lower temps it'll be the next thing I try.
07-13-2006, 03:35 PM
#53
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Originally Posted by AVB
Since this hadn't been mentioned yet....
I've only read positive results and if my next mods don't work to lower temps it'll be the next thing I try.
I've only read positive results and if my next mods don't work to lower temps it'll be the next thing I try.
and see if I can improve on what I already have. VR
07-13-2006, 06:01 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by vetterdstr
I have this on my car... and I am getting a new one in a few days to modify and see if I can improve on what I already have.
VR
and see if I can improve on what I already have. VR
07-13-2006, 06:37 PM
#55
Team Owner
Originally Posted by Z06GMAN
And WHERE do you get them VR??????
Office Depot if its what I think it is
07-13-2006, 08:10 PM
#57
Safety Car
Originally Posted by pewter99
Office Depot if its what I think it is
You actually made me run into the computer room to check out if the company computer rack shelves would work. They just might!!!
HP: the stock airdams I don't use (and yes that's not helping) and the bigmouths would just work better.
VR: modifications? alky's working again buddy.. must go on a drive!!
07-13-2006, 08:57 PM
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My car goes into the shop in a week for a few new things... hopefully when I get it back, it will work much better than before. 
hopefully when I get it back, it will work much better than before.