Luke S :: 10270 :: 82 Grey 5-Speed :: Single Watercooled T3 .60/.48 :: Borla Exhaust :: MSD Ignition :: MS3X Fully SFI Odd-fire EFI :: DevilsOwn Methanol Injection
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Took me long enough!
Volvo tank installed:
Data:
Histogram views, similar samples taken from cold start. The numbers are the coolant temp delta.
Lower intake air temps = number further into the negative.
The more negative the number, the cooler the air temps are compared to coolant temps.
Warm-up log from July 2, approx 3pm.
Stainless coolant tank.
Daily high temp 88F.
A/C enabled.
Warm-up log from July 25, approx 5pm.
Plastic coolant tank.
Daily high temp 87F.
A/C enabled.
My situation is unique with the top-mounted intercooler running parallel to the expansion bottle.
I didn't expect to see such a measurable difference, especially once the engine is warmed up.
I'll continue to collect & compare data but I'm optimistic that this is an effective way to reduce radiated heat in the engine compartment.
Luke S :: 10270 :: 82 Grey 5-Speed :: Single Watercooled T3 .60/.48 :: Borla Exhaust :: MSD Ignition :: MS3X Fully SFI Odd-fire EFI :: DevilsOwn Methanol Injection