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kbushnz
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Under Bonnet Temperatures

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Hi All

Thought I might share this....(not sure why, some geeks amongst us might like it) :lol:
I have been capturing temps for my DIY intercooler.
Last night I left the data logger running over nite to see what temps I might see in the engine bay.

Overnight temps in Auckland were about 12 to 14 C

Got home at midnight...

Engine bay temps peaked at 62C for about 10 mins then slowly dropped.

It didn't reach outside temps until 8 am this morning !! :shock:

Hit 50C at 1250
Hit 40C at 0140
Hit 30C at 0250
Hit 20C at 0500

Interesting :?:

Hahhaha
Calvin
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Re: Under Bonnet Temperatures

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Interesting
How long did the engine run for?

Try it at -40 and see how quickly it drops!
You may have to convince the C-17 to fly you on the last Winfly flight during August to take you to the Ice first though...
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Re: Under Bonnet Temperatures

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any wind will affect those readings I'd have thought.
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Re: Under Bonnet Temperatures

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How long did the engine run for?

Was after a 30 min plus trip home from work...
So engine was completely heat soaked.

No wind was tucked up outside next to garage.

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