V8 cooling ideas., Only because I have the parts! |
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V8 cooling ideas., Only because I have the parts! |
BRAVE_HELIOS |
Sep 18 2017, 05:06 PM
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"Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens" Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 25-September 06 From: The Land Of ID! Member No.: 6,920 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I think I have pretty much exhausted the ways to make a mechanical Chrysler/Renegade water pump setup run as efficiently as possible.
At this time; I do notice that at idle, the engine temp creeps up but as soon as I give it throttle; the temp comes down by almost 10 degrees... it stands the reason since at higher rpm's, there is more water flow. Now for the ideas... I have a spare aux electric water pump from my 545i. BMW uses the pump to assist in pumping coolant to the heater core. It is a small unit and I am sure the flow is low compared to the standard electric or mechanical water pump. Could I integrate this lil ol electric unit to flow a more consistent rate, even at idle? Would it interrupt the flow from the mechanical w/p? The other item is the oil cooler that came with the engine but I have yet to install. Would this help cool the engine down and by how much? |
Andyrew |
Sep 18 2017, 09:29 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I would certainly entertain a oil cooler at this point.
As I have said before, I think an electric pump would really do the job here. I still suggest the Davies Craig model I told you about a year ago. |
BRAVE_HELIOS |
Sep 19 2017, 12:11 PM
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"Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens" Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 25-September 06 From: The Land Of ID! Member No.: 6,920 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I would certainly entertain a oil cooler at this point. As I have said before, I think an electric pump would really do the job here. I still suggest the Davies Craig model I told you about a year ago. I am aware of your (and others) recommendations but when you have a spouse that is so wanting for me to sell the car; it's hard to spend any money on the thing at all! These are items I already have around the garage and would be easy enough to install. |
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