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Originally Posted by toekneehair
So for those who have gone with a turbo charger fighting heat can be a big battle. I can't speak for the supercharger owners so if any of you who have I welcome you to chime in.
I would like to know what others are doing to battle the heat that builds up in the engine bay.
Today I went with a few others on a mountain run and when we started going up hill and through the turns I noticed my temps started to raise. I pulled over before I got to hot and had to cool down. In fact I had to do this a few times before turning around and going down hill. Down hill was fine but I was coasting more then I was boosting so I think that had a big role I'm keeping temps down. On the highway I seem to be fine unless running it hard.
I have for cooling help
Full Blown radiator
Mishimoto oil cooler
Exhaust wrapping from manifold through the down pipe.
No bottom metal skid panel
And the fog lights removed to provide air to the oil cooler.
Braided hoses for oil and coolant.
Running full blown stage 1 kit
On order turbo heat cover by DEI
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To shed some light on why you may be experiencing higher temps in mountain areas. You may be experiencing elevating temps due to higher elevations of where your car is. The term, "heat rises to the top" does in deed apply to this on your cars motor since you're higher and the air is thinner. You are also experiencing higher temps due to going up hill and putting more work on your motor. I dont know if this has already been answered but there ya go
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