Intercooler temp. gauge?
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Intercooler temp. gauge?
Has anyone installed a intercooler temp. gauge, I was wondering how I would know if the intercooler circulation pump quit working, also does anyone have a electric fan kit for the 2001 intercooler radiator I would think this would be beneficial in dropping coolant temp while sitting still.
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I have one. Its made by Autometer and goes down to 60 degrees. It is for warming up race engines and is a very good guage. It is expensive, about 155.00. All the other gauges don't go low enough. Average temp is around 90 at 85 degrees. I installed the sender on the return line from the bottom of the ic tank going back to the engine. This gives me the temp of the flid entering the intercooler. 10 degrees different is roughly .1 in the 1/8 mile. I installed a pump jumper switch so I can run the pump with the engine off. Fluid maintains a more even temp. I had pictures posted at one time but I don't think they are up anymore.
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Re: Intercooler temp. gauge?
Originally posted by OrlandoSVT
Has anyone installed a intercooler temp. gauge, I was wondering how I would know if the intercooler circulation pump quit working, also does anyone have a electric fan kit for the 2001 intercooler radiator I would think this would be beneficial in dropping coolant temp while sitting still.
Has anyone installed a intercooler temp. gauge, I was wondering how I would know if the intercooler circulation pump quit working, also does anyone have a electric fan kit for the 2001 intercooler radiator I would think this would be beneficial in dropping coolant temp while sitting still.
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I did this back in 99 using 2 SPAL 6.5 inch fans on the IC heat exchanger. And must tell you guys, it did nothing for me. In the pits with 2 fans, it would take 15 minutes (with fluid circulating) before ANY TEMP drop was noticed. And then of course you would have to worry about the battery draining due to tall the amps they pull, and with an Electric radiatior fan, its only worse on the battery.
The only way I SEE the fans working would be with a custom shroud. Otherewise, its really just a waste of money IMO
The only way I SEE the fans working would be with a custom shroud. Otherewise, its really just a waste of money IMO
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Originally posted by noelvm
Average temp is around 90 at 85 degrees. I installed the sender on the return line from the bottom of the ic tank going back to the engine. This gives me the temp of the flid entering the intercooler.
Average temp is around 90 at 85 degrees. I installed the sender on the return line from the bottom of the ic tank going back to the engine. This gives me the temp of the flid entering the intercooler.