Kenne Bell runs at 140 degree intake temp. Anyone figure out how to get it cooler?
10-07-2011, 02:58 AM
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Kenne Bell runs at 140 degree intake temp. Anyone figure out how to get it cooler?
I saw that the GT500 has a kit that uses 2 fans on the intercooler.(Afco dual heat exchanger )
I was wondering if a setup like this could help bring the intake temp down on a Kenne Bell setup...
From what I remember the ideal max air temp is 120 degrees.
Any suggestions? I never really noticed that the coolant is very hot in the resovoir either.
Just trying to figure out ways to make this car better and can't concentrate on work right now...
I was wondering if a setup like this could help bring the intake temp down on a Kenne Bell setup...
From what I remember the ideal max air temp is 120 degrees.
Any suggestions? I never really noticed that the coolant is very hot in the resovoir either.
Just trying to figure out ways to make this car better and can't concentrate on work right now...
Last edited by hollywub; 10-07-2011 at 03:02 AM.
10-07-2011, 09:40 AM
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You have one of the new liquid cooled ones? And it's intercooled?
140 is pretty f'n terrible but not unusual with their system during summer driving in traffic. On 85+ degree days mine hits those temps and even while cruising rarely gets down under 135.
The AFCO dual fan along with an upgraded pump is my plan for next spring. I suggest you do the same. You can put a bigger reservoir in the picture if you want but it will also eventually heat soak and you'll end up with the same issue.
140 is pretty f'n terrible but not unusual with their system during summer driving in traffic. On 85+ degree days mine hits those temps and even while cruising rarely gets down under 135.
The AFCO dual fan along with an upgraded pump is my plan for next spring. I suggest you do the same. You can put a bigger reservoir in the picture if you want but it will also eventually heat soak and you'll end up with the same issue.
10-07-2011, 10:24 AM
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8.5-9psi.
The AFCO and an upgraded pump is the easiest thing you can do to address the issue. Also take great care when you run your IC lines to keep them as far away from the engine as possible. And make sure you clear air out of the lines as much as possible.
If you live in a warm climate you can get away with running less antifreeze in the system as well which will also help keep temps down a bit since water transfers heat better than antifreeze.
The AFCO and an upgraded pump is the easiest thing you can do to address the issue. Also take great care when you run your IC lines to keep them as far away from the engine as possible. And make sure you clear air out of the lines as much as possible.
If you live in a warm climate you can get away with running less antifreeze in the system as well which will also help keep temps down a bit since water transfers heat better than antifreeze.
10-07-2011, 11:29 PM
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I saw the GT500 setup from AFCO that I figured would help. 140 degrees with 10psi on a 70 degree day isnt very good. I figured there was air in the resovoir, but it was flowing fine... Winter project.
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