My aircooled VW type one is runnning great but I noticed the IAT is up around 115 deg. farenheit. I am measuring the temperature right as the air enters one pair of throttle bodies not in the manifold. I just don't know if this is high or not. Being aircooled, I am concerned that the air in the engine compartment is too hot. Any one have any opinions?
Thanks,
Paul
IAT Okay or Not?
Forum rules
Read the manual to see if your question is answered there before posting. Many users will not reply if the answer is already available in the manual.
If your question is about troubleshooting, configuration, or tuning, you MUST include your processor type (MS-I or MS-II) and code version in your post. If your question is about PCB assembly or modifications, you must also include the main board version number (1.01, 2.2 or 3.0). For tuning/troubleshooting questions, please attached a datalog and your MSQ file to your post.
If you have questions about MS1/Extra or MS2/Extra code configuration or tuning, please post them at www.msextra.com Such questions posted here will be moved to: a temporary MSextra sub-forum, where they will be removed after 7 days
The full forum rules are here: Forum Rules, be sure to read them all regularly.
Read the manual to see if your question is answered there before posting. Many users will not reply if the answer is already available in the manual.
If your question is about troubleshooting, configuration, or tuning, you MUST include your processor type (MS-I or MS-II) and code version in your post. If your question is about PCB assembly or modifications, you must also include the main board version number (1.01, 2.2 or 3.0). For tuning/troubleshooting questions, please attached a datalog and your MSQ file to your post.
If you have questions about MS1/Extra or MS2/Extra code configuration or tuning, please post them at www.msextra.com Such questions posted here will be moved to: a temporary MSextra sub-forum, where they will be removed after 7 days
The full forum rules are here: Forum Rules, be sure to read them all regularly.
-
Matt Cramer
- Super Squirter
- Posts: 2951
- Joined: Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:35 am
Re: IAT Okay or Not?
I've seen liquid cooled engines log higher temps.
Re: IAT Okay or Not?
That COULD be OK, like Matt implies. If you haven't already done so, check the sealing between the engine sheetmetal and the surrounding engine compartment. If you have any openings that will let air be drawn from below the engine (exaust pipe area) into the engine compartment, your IAT -- and cooling air for the engine -- will be significantly affected.
Re: IAT Okay or Not?
The engine is in a beck spyder so, there is no seperation between the engine compartment and the underneath as in a bug. I recently created an air intake box to suck outside air into the fan for cooling. I am considering whether or not I need to duct the throttle body intakes into the air box too. Lots of work. That is why I have been looking at the IAT to see if it is necessary. I got those readings around 113-115 and wasn't sure if that was high or not. Thanks for any input.
Paul
Paul