Notices
Scion tC 1G Forced Induction Turbo and supercharger applications...

over heating

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 06:08 PM
  #21  
speedy000's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,645
From: Texas
Default

its not the price thats the problem its the fact that the 16g clocked has the outlet facing the radiator its a super tight fit!!
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 06:14 PM
  #22  
Ace83's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Ronin Scion
SL Member
Premium Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,117
From: TX
Default

so is you fans turning on the right direction or no?
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 06:18 PM
  #23  
speedy000's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,645
From: Texas
Default

yea the fans r facing the right way.
i hasnt spiked anymore i been driving around quite a bit...
Old Apr 25, 2010 | 10:18 PM
  #24  
3min3m2's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Scikotics
SL Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,459
From: West Virginia
Default

Might try a custom shroud. Would make a big difference
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 03:17 PM
  #25  
speedy000's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,645
From: Texas
Default

i did a bad thing lol so after all you guys told me to check my fans i was just sticking my hand in the engine bay and felt air so i figured it was working right........and of course it wasnt. i got a string and dangled the string behind the second fan and it got sucked in i knew at that moment i screwed up and i fixed the wiring last night so hopefully today i will find out if that fixes the problem.
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 03:54 PM
  #26  
rangerryda's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,251
From: Melbourne, FL
Default

^ could be your prob right there.
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:18 PM
  #27  
thendawg's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,720
Default

Well theeeres your problem
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 04:25 PM
  #28  
crush02342002's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 11,271
From: Houston, TX
Default

poop happens
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:14 PM
  #29  
speedy000's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,645
From: Texas
Default

it was indeed a facepalm moment .
hey chris do u have 38mm wg flanges?
i want to make a dumptube. i love the way open dump sounds but that smell sucks chunks
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:30 PM
  #30  
crush02342002's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 11,271
From: Houston, TX
Default

I dont have anyflanges on hand...i can order up some though if need be
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 05:35 PM
  #31  
rangerryda's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,251
From: Melbourne, FL
Default

speaking of flanges, is there a two bolt greddy style BOV flange adapter that makes it V-band or is welding the only way? I saw a converter to make it HKS but not V-Band.

*Sorry for threadjack but I figured your problem was solved

Last edited by rangerryda; Apr 27, 2010 at 05:35 PM. Reason: threadjack apology
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:42 PM
  #32  
Crafty55's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 104
From: Arizona
Default

Speaking of overheating, I'm in AZ, so we all know how hot it gets here. I use a little water wetter and that seems to do the trick as well.
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 08:54 PM
  #33  
thendawg's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,720
Default

I live in OK and am thinking about running only water + water wetter until it hits october
Old Apr 27, 2010 | 09:52 PM
  #34  
crush02342002's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member

5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 11,271
From: Houston, TX
Default

Originally Posted by rangerryda
speaking of flanges, is there a two bolt greddy style BOV flange adapter that makes it V-band or is welding the only way? I saw a converter to make it HKS but not V-Band.

*Sorry for threadjack but I figured your problem was solved

ill look around but i dont think iv ever seen one.
Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:04 PM
  #35  
tC_litigator's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 213
From: Chicago
Default

Originally Posted by rangerryda
Just replace it to be safe. You can move the radiator towards the front of the car if you re-drill the brackets on top. I've seen people do this a bunch to get the clearance they need. It can give you about 3/4 inch from what I've seen.

I'm going to have to try this.... seems like a really great idea.
Old Apr 29, 2010 | 04:05 AM
  #36  
speedy000's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,645
From: Texas
Default

i looked into movign the radiator but due to the shape i doubt u can get more than a 1/4 inch if that...the ends of the radiator r fat it has a H shape those would bump the frame.
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 12:03 AM
  #37  
a-mendoza's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 868
From: Amarillo, TX 79109
Default

Back on the subject of these slim fans, i could use a little help. I dont have any problems except i need to make more room for a bigger turbo setup under the hood. Could i run 2 pusher fans in front of the ac condensor and take out the factory fans and shroud and be good to go? Im running an oil cooled turbo and temps here in texas can get as high as 95F average in the summer.
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 12:24 AM
  #38  
Ace83's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Ronin Scion
SL Member
Premium Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,117
From: TX
Default

two pushers fans would work if you dont have any choice.. I have two pushers in front coz i dont have any choice.. I was able to fit a small 10" fan on the radiator so I run 3 fans now.. You can get other cooling upgrades like rad, thermostat, water wetter, turbo blanket and insulation stuff
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 12:29 AM
  #39  
a-mendoza's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
SL Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 868
From: Amarillo, TX 79109
Default

well im going to be running a garrett 60-1 turbo with s cover. That monster isnt going to leave much room for keeping fans in the back and running pullers so i im kinda needing to do pushers. any chance of overheating while idealing or cruzen in my conditions?
Old Apr 30, 2010 | 12:38 AM
  #40  
Ace83's Avatar
Senior Member
10 Year Member
5 Year Member
Ronin Scion
SL Member
Premium Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 11,117
From: TX
Default

what manifold are you using? you should be able to mount at least one fan in there or a smaller 10-11 inches instead of the usual 12".. the good thing is that 60-1 is not water cooled so its not as bad as watercooled turbo.. you should consider a high cfm fan too.. overheating on long idle is a possibility or a stop and go traffic on the tx summer..



All times are GMT. The time now is 12:22 PM.