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: Car overheats but not in boost?


NX2kDET
12-14-2006, 03:06 PM
I don't get it....when I drive normally after a period of time about 15 mins the motor begins to overheat the fans are on, the thermostat is ok, I am using 50/50 mix but whenever I give it boost it goes back down to normal operating tempature.......the only think I can think of is some sort of air pocket. I just wanted to see if anybody else has shared the same experience and if it was just that....an air pocket.

Reality sucks
12-14-2006, 03:10 PM
had these same issues with ac on under boost, was air pocket and the fact i had huge as front mount blocking rad, i filled and filled and eventually got it out, try that , also watter wetter works good to

sr20det808
12-14-2006, 03:11 PM
u have a fmic? usually this is the case if the intercooler is too big and blocking the radiator. of course when u move, the air passes thru the intercooler and eventually reaches the radiator.

NX2kDET
12-14-2006, 04:13 PM
yeah I have a Johnny race car 6" front mount I guess I am gonna have to try and bleed the system or just try keep filling it and filling it.

swiss
12-14-2006, 07:51 PM
FMIC NX2K's are pretty notorious for overheating. If it's not an air pocket issue, you may need to consider cutting some holes in the nose or a radiator upgrade.

SentraDragon
12-16-2006, 10:41 AM
You need to drive to my house and get this cf hood.