I would make sure you have some space between the rad and IC, and try to put an air dam below the radiator. This will help pull air up through the radiator. You could also try running the electric fan all the time (but i doubt this would help at high way speeds.
clay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul T. Standaert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "SDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 11:01 PM Subject: SD> Overheating with front mount intercooler > One problem with my big ol cummins intercooler--it blocks all sorts of airflow to the radiator so I'm running pretty hot down the open highway--probably 230 degrees or so. And its only been to like 85 degrees this year. Its undoubtedly gonna run even hotter if it makes it to 100. The radiator is brand new. I currently don't have an A/C condensor either. I have a perfect 50/50 distilled water/antifreeze mix. Removal of the intercooler drops the temps to where they should be, so there's no doubt in my mind that this is causing the problem. > > The intercooler is 12" high and goes from bumper mount to bumper mount. Pictures are available at http://www.pbase.com/rmscott/paul_standaert. Can anyone formulate me a plan to keep things cooled off in there? Currently, the top of the intercooler is tipped towards the radiator a few degrees. I think that if I align it properly, it should help, but not that much. Another plan was to install an air dam of sorts from the bottom of the radiator to the rubbery plastic piece that hangs directly below the radiator to keep airflow going through there????? ideas? > > Car is a '92 Daytona ES. > > > --------------------------------- > Discover Yahoo! > Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing & more. Check it out! > > -----------------------REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING------------------------ ---- > Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ > > To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.6.9 - Release Date: 6/11/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.6.9 - Release Date: 6/11/2005 -----------------------REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING---------------------------- Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
