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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? |
burton73 |
Sep 19 2017, 02:19 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,515 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Tony,
I do not know how long you have been married but as an old married man let me say that I think you should tell your spouse that when you sell your car you need it to run right and not overheat. So, this investment in the car will make it so you can get more for the sorted out car when you sell it. Or say this will make it possible to sell it. Not that you want to but if you need to you can. Tell your spouse that everything is for sale except them. They like that! Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
BRAVE_HELIOS |
Sep 20 2017, 08:19 AM
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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 |
Tony, I do not know how long you have been married but as an old married man let me say that I think you should tell your spouse that when you sell your car you need it to run right and not overheat. So, this investment in the car will make it so you can get more for the sorted out car when you sell it. Or say this will make it possible to sell it. Not that you want to but if you need to you can. Tell your spouse that everything is for sale except them. They like that! Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Twenty four and half years of marital bliss? Er, I mean marital bliss! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I like your point of view and will relay that to the Mrs. This will be a good winter project! |
mgp4591 |
Sep 20 2017, 04:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,369 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Tony, I do not know how long you have been married but as an old married man let me say that I think you should tell your spouse that when you sell your car you need it to run right and not overheat. So, this investment in the car will make it so you can get more for the sorted out car when you sell it. Or say this will make it possible to sell it. Not that you want to but if you need to you can. Tell your spouse that everything is for sale except them. They like that! Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Twenty four and half years of marital bliss? Er, I mean marital bliss! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I like your point of view and will relay that to the Mrs. This will be a good winter project! Does she like riding in the car at all? I know the ID winters are rough and long (that's what SHE said...) but if she likes cruising through the canyons and such with the roof off in the summer, press the point that proper cooling will mean less headaches in the long run while she gets to enjoy longer rides with the love of her life - who would happily sell the car if she absolutely insisted! Or whatever... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) |
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