asifatyard21
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my hks gauge is reading 90-100 since i have had my td04 setup, fan cuts in etc... is this normal or high temp?? the standard gauge is half way as it usual was.
water temp with td04l??
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Gee
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I've seen higher temps with my setup and I am using a smaller rad. Silicone coolant hoses, carbing cooling place and sard thermo have not really helped that much.
Time for a bigger full ali rad.
asifatyard21
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any one else give me any of there expereince, also its not a dangerous level is it?? and any ways of bringing temps down??
4eftePaseo
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so in effect smaller rad with td04l turbo causes mild to medium overheating? i have a brand new stock rad on and i was thinking of switching to the half rad, is it wiser to stay with the full size? provided its relocated?
asifatyard21
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would it help to have the fan on a switch so you could just turn it on when needed?? also are the temps gana coarse any damage??
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froshtyv
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Thats what most rally cars do,
When they are linning up at the start they switch the fan on to keep the temps down,
Then just turn it off when driving.
asifatyard21
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yes thats wat i mean, also if temp seem to be rising turn it on for a bit tell they drop?? any one tried this?
steo800
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ive also noticed that my fan comes on more than the stock setup used to when in traffic and the likes.
im using-
same aluminium rad as frosty
flex-a-lite (fal) fan to suit civic rad
trd thermostat
reverse scoop
interior switch to turn fan on whenever i want
its a pretty good setup as the temps are around 76/77 degrees when cruising.if anything, its a bit to good.may have to put a stock thermostat back in for winter
and ive got the fan switch for when im in bad traffic and if i need it around a track but havnt tested that bit out yet with this setup.
im using-
same aluminium rad as frosty
flex-a-lite (fal) fan to suit civic rad
trd thermostat
reverse scoop
interior switch to turn fan on whenever i want
its a pretty good setup as the temps are around 76/77 degrees when cruising.if anything, its a bit to good.may have to put a stock thermostat back in for winter
and ive got the fan switch for when im in bad traffic and if i need it around a track but havnt tested that bit out yet with this setup.
steo800
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yup. it works a treat!!just make sure you get a good fan.personally i think the fal fan is very good.
it may not flow as much air as some other fans, but it seals the sides of the rad so all its air comes through the radiator
asifatyard21
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how have you wired the switch mate??? also does still cut it in automatically??
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cheers
steo800
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yup still cuts in automatically.
took a live from the radio ignition wire
then to on-off toggle switch
then relay
then to earth
then took a live from battery
to relay
to live wire on fan
there is a constant earth to the fan so only need to supply the live
asifatyard21
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would it be ok then to wire up and just switch on when temp rises over 90 or so?? then could leave it on as long as desired to keep temps low, or would ths cause issues with pressure etc...??
weeJohn
Lifer
Should not affect it mate.
Anyone else, have you noticed your fan stop working from 102 degrees?
Mine cuts out for a while then comes on again.
An easier way to run the fan in auto and a switch is to break the wire from the sensor through a normally closed switch. When you open the switch the fan comes on.
4eftePaseo
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