I haven't logged oil temps. Coolant temps remain stable even before the skidplate mod (FB radiator/spal fans/shroud).
Underhood temps do seem lower when checked directly after driving.
Also you can feel a LOT of hot air being blown out from under the car by the fans when stopped and idling.
I still have to install air dams/ducting around my radiator as well, but the engine bay temps are lower than before the mod when the car is moving.
Before I track the car I'll be installing gauges and an oil cooler too. With my Hydra standalone I can't use my OBD port, so I have to find the correct adaptors to run the PLX multi gauge.
I understand that the hot air exiting out from under the car might upset some of the aero, but without all the other aero mods (splitter, side skirts, rear wing) I'm not sure how much it affects the aero, and if it did, it would only be at really high speeds I would think.
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Originally Posted by glamcem
interesting, have you logged before and after the change? the one thing that bugs me with this DIY mods is the possibility of hurting the characteristics of the car ..same thing with Aero mods so I am a bit skeptical about the real functionality of the side vents, hood vents. .etc if the aesthetics and regulations are the only reasons for manufacturers I have no problem making my own modifications
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