Another question from me

My rs never overheats, the temp is pretty stable, but, the under bonnet temps are stupid, even the slam panel gets hot, thats off a normal, short run, am pretty sure they shouldnt get this hot?

I have added some bonnet chocks, raised it up around 1", but its still pretty hot in there, wondering if there is anything i can check or replace that would make it cooler?

Where is the thermostat on these? thinking about changing it, just incase.

Also, people talk about charge temps, how do you get these? is there a gauge & fitting kit i can use? where do you get the reading from?

Cheers

 

most RST's run stupidly hot, do you have a temperature gauge other than on the clocks? best to go by something more accurate if you're worried about temps.

as for ACT's there are loads of gauges about, try ebay....

 

Only what came with the car.

Didnt think it would run so hot to heat the slam panel up though?

Can you give me some ideas as to what i should look for please?

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ACT-air-charge...QQcmdZViewItem

this sort of thing?

 

Does the crossover pipe not hinder ATC's?

Is there any way of cooling this pipe down? heat wrap or similar?

 

never seen it done before tbh...

only real way to lower ACT's is to get a top intercooler

 

Got a pace IC im fitting next weekend, not a fmic, just the larger replacment one.

Was just thinking of ideas to lower the temps.

cheers for the help!

 

use a water mister or a more expensive route co2 mister

 

Its normal for the slam panel to get hot.....it is right next to the turbo!!

After a good run my slam panel is untouchable!!

 

Totally,dont worry about the heat too much all RST's generate mega heat!