Greddy Turbo Upgrade - Upgrade.....
#151
Well; I got sent away - so no more findings; when I get back I will take it in for an alignment (since I totally tore the suspension out); finish the interior heat shielding; and get some more data.
I should have Ray's coils by then too.
Bare metal on the floorboard after 20 minutes of idle; was about 150F; I could touch it; but my EGT was only about 800F. Not sure what that will mean once I am moving vs sitting and get my EGT's up to 1500 or so. As long as it does not damage my car then it should be fine. I think if I can keep it below 230F then I will be ok.
I should have Ray's coils by then too.
Bare metal on the floorboard after 20 minutes of idle; was about 150F; I could touch it; but my EGT was only about 800F. Not sure what that will mean once I am moving vs sitting and get my EGT's up to 1500 or so. As long as it does not damage my car then it should be fine. I think if I can keep it below 230F then I will be ok.
#162
Ok folks - I am back home and have gotten a few days of driving under my belt. No apparent leaks (yeah!).
The bare metal of the floorboard is hot to the touch; but not super hot with exhaust in excess of 1000F - and the heat is not isolated; it is spread out over the entire blanket area - so that seems good.
My only issue now is the idle with the AC on is crap (hunts badly) - with it off the idle is buttery smooth. I know my MAF housing sucks... but it seems wierd that the AC has such a huge role. I also have some rich spots on deceleration.
Any thoughts?
The bare metal of the floorboard is hot to the touch; but not super hot with exhaust in excess of 1000F - and the heat is not isolated; it is spread out over the entire blanket area - so that seems good.
My only issue now is the idle with the AC on is crap (hunts badly) - with it off the idle is buttery smooth. I know my MAF housing sucks... but it seems wierd that the AC has such a huge role. I also have some rich spots on deceleration.
Any thoughts?
Last edited by Kane; 10-07-2008 at 10:59 PM.
#163
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it will take a day or two for it to settle down..
and this will help. had to go old school...
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...p=15&styleid=8
post #8. do it..
beers
and this will help. had to go old school...
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...p=15&styleid=8
post #8. do it..
beers
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#166
High temp black aluminum paint (like the kind used for aluminum calipers - the trick is to LIGHTLY LIGHTLY LIGHTLY LIGHTLY apply it to the intercooler; just enough to make it go away in the bumper. ANY paint will take away the thermal eff. of the piece; and a LOT of paint will really hurt you.
#169
i mean from wht i have seen alot of people are running into alot of heat problems all the heat shields and such. by taking out that huge f@#king muffler and mounting it in tht area..... i guess i wont know till i try it.... post it up soon i guess
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