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Just remember factory gauges arnt the most acuret (spelling?) things around

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Fergo is right and the problem is the S shaped hose you have craeting an air lock. You relly need to get a proper thermo and run it with a better hose setup than what you have now.

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JayS14 wrote:
Just remember factory gauges arnt the most acuret (spelling?) things around


nah,they're not. they'll only move from the normal operating level when the engine has already blown up. the S14 one doesn't rise from midway until the engine is already at 112degrees!! so from 86deg. to 112 it's reading the same level... pretty useful that... :roll:


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I have an aftermarket gauge. It may not be accurate, but it indicates a tempreture change none the less.

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nah,they're not. they'll only move from the normal operating level when the engine has already blown up. the S14 one doesn't rise from midway until the engine is already at 112degrees!! so from 86deg. to 112 it's reading the same level... pretty useful that...

Thats what I was saying.JayS14 wrote:
Just remember factory gauges arnt the most acuret (spelling?) things around

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I know,I was agreeing with you ,and elaborating on why we are saying that.


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I think I've sorted out the problem. I put on some twin 12" fans. Its given me the chance to run a straight cross pipe as opposed to the stupid kinked 'S' pipe.

The temp doesn't vary on angle and in general is more constant. I have a slight problem with air flow at high driving speeds so I'll make up an aluminium tunnel to aim the flowing air more acurately.

Thanks for everyones input.

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Good to see you fixed the problem.

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It's accurate...

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razor all this custom work!! im very impressed. doesnt sound like the dodgey person i know lol

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razor all this custom work!! im very impressed. doesnt sound like the dodgey person i know lol


It'll be dodgy custom. :o

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..and theres noooo other way to do it :D

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Well there is.. It just involves more money and less drinking :lol:
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Razor have you used cable ties to kinda secure the fans??

I swear this guys engine was held in with cable ties.

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Razor have you used cable ties to kinda secure the fans??

I swear this guys engine was held in with cable ties.


YEP!

The entire unit is sort of wedged in there (it was a really tight fit) and two cable ties at the top. Presto!

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oh boy.

Why does it not suprise me though :wink:

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