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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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when you say mountain run... you literally mean push it up to the top? Spirited driving? Most engines will overheat in this situation. Not only are you working your engine to it max, but you are also adding a very big load by going uphill. If you go too long without letting the engine breathe in between WOT it will undoubtedly heat up... And CF hoods w/ scoops are rice IMO