Coolant Temps/ Thermostat

[yellerandahalf]

Ok, I'm noticing higher temperature readings than I expected after installing the temp gauge in the MSP. I'm getting around 210 when I'm cruising around and it's 70-80 degrees out. The fans doesn't even come on until around then either. The right fan only comes on if the A/C is on. My stock temp gauge still hasn't left its middle position though. It's gotten as hot as 240-245, and the gauge still hasn't moved. Just wondering why the heck it's so hot, and if peoeple are getting similar readings to this.
-Mateo

 

[TheMAN]

why? it's simple... your radiator is simply overworked... upgrade it!

 

[yellerandahalf]

why? it's simple... your radiator is simply overworked... upgrade it!

Erm...why would it be overworked? I'm not even making boost...much less over 1/2 throttle. I'm simply trying to determine if there might be a block somewhere or something like that.
-mateo

 

[TheMAN]

"making boost" or not doesn't matter... you have a T3 and other upgraded parts... turbos spin fast and run hot regardless of whether you're "making boost" or not.... the fact is, a bone stock MSP already can barely cool sufficiently, so when you start putting more s*** on it, it'll just make things run hotter!

 

[AznXstazy]

"making boost" or not doesn't matter... you have a T3 and other upgraded parts... turbos spin fast and run hot regardless of whether you're "making boost" or not.... the fact is, a bone stock MSP already can barely cool sufficiently, so when you start putting more s*** on it, it'll just make things run hotter!

yup, or u could get a electric fan.... n have it wired into the cabin n flip it when it gets to hott for u. but i would suggest getin a radiator if ur goin to mod more.

 

[yellerandahalf]

It won't see any more mods. I think the source of the problem might be the giant bend in my radiator piping that is necessitated by the turbo being where it is.
That is, if it's a problem at all. Does anyone have any readings?
-mateo

 

[TheMAN]

it would be a problem because it is a flow restriction

 

[yellerandahalf]

bump. anyone have a coolant temp gauge?