Forced Induction Custom FI Setup Questions

overheating under boost

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-15-2005, 09:11 PM
  #1  
0.0 BAR
Thread Starter
 
bobcatturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 10
Default overheating under boost

stock d16z6, stock radiator ,fal fan ,450cc dsm, vafc, schwitzer s1 turbo i can run for an hour with out boost and the first time i get boost coolant temp pegs coolant doesnt look milky but i have went through two radiators in 6 hrs please help only car to get me around
bobcatturbo is offline  
Old 10-15-2005, 09:19 PM
  #2  
3.0 BAR
 
87na_rx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,942
Default Re: overheating under boost

most likely a head gasket, the head is lifting and blowing exhaust into the coolent
87na_rx7 is offline  
Old 10-15-2005, 09:43 PM
  #3  
3.0 BAR
 
djfob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,092
Default Re: overheating under boost

yep get a new HG and some ARPs
djfob is offline  
Old 10-15-2005, 09:47 PM
  #4  
0.0 BAR
Thread Starter
 
bobcatturbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 10
Default Re: overheating under boost

who make a good hg cometic i know they do who els does and thanks for quick response
bobcatturbo is offline  
Old 10-15-2005, 09:50 PM
  #5  
3.0 BAR
 
87na_rx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,942
Default Re: overheating under boost

ive had good results just using an oem MLS gasket and ARP studs torqued to 60 foot lbs
87na_rx7 is offline  
Old 10-15-2005, 09:56 PM
  #6  
3.0 BAR
 
djfob's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,092
Default Re: overheating under boost

Originally Posted by Rx7toCivic
ive had good results just using an oem MLS gasket and ARP studs torqued to 60 foot lbs
yep me too, works good and cheaper
djfob is offline  
Old 10-16-2005, 02:41 AM
  #7  
3.0 BAR
 
hotrex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,568
Default Re: overheating under boost

ill 3rd that motion
hotrex is offline  
Old 10-16-2005, 03:38 AM
  #8  
0.0 BAR
 
J-SMITH69's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 0
Default Re: overheating under boost

stock gasket all the way, ive never blown a gasket lmao! always break pistons first!
J-SMITH69 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tallkan
Hybrid/Tech
19
11-18-2007 08:15 PM
vxhybrid
Forced Induction
19
08-25-2005 09:45 AM
Chacko
Forced Induction
3
05-04-2003 11:20 PM
Apex
Forced Induction
3
04-18-2003 05:40 PM
MR_T
Hybrid/Tech
4
02-23-2003 09:15 AM



Quick Reply: overheating under boost



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:12 AM.