VERY bad day at dyno
03-23-2003, 06:39 PM
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VERY bad day at dyno
Well, I took my car to the dyno today.
On the way there, the car got a little hotter than normal in traffic, but I didn't think much of it. Get to the track (had a dyno there today), and park, let it cool for 30min or so.
Drive over, get strapped up, and watch the monitor. 5K RPMs hits, and it goes NUTS. 208RWHP/263RWTQ
Second pull. Engine temp about 220. 5K RPMs, line goes everywhere. 202RWHP/254RWTQ
Third pull. Engine temp closing in on the red zone. Once again, 5K RPMs, and it starts missing. 205RWHP/243RWTQ
Get off the dyno, temp is in the red, I shut it down. Fans are dead, and won't come on. Popped the hood, and let it sit for two hours.
So, my fans are dead, cat is clogged, dyno numbers suck, and my opti is probably gone to hell. Only good thing was my A/F.
What a great d@mn day.
Anyone have DETAILED instructions on how to do a manual fan switch on a 94?
On the way there, the car got a little hotter than normal in traffic, but I didn't think much of it. Get to the track (had a dyno there today), and park, let it cool for 30min or so.
Drive over, get strapped up, and watch the monitor. 5K RPMs hits, and it goes NUTS. 208RWHP/263RWTQ
Second pull. Engine temp about 220. 5K RPMs, line goes everywhere. 202RWHP/254RWTQ
Third pull. Engine temp closing in on the red zone. Once again, 5K RPMs, and it starts missing. 205RWHP/243RWTQ
Get off the dyno, temp is in the red, I shut it down. Fans are dead, and won't come on. Popped the hood, and let it sit for two hours.
So, my fans are dead, cat is clogged, dyno numbers suck, and my opti is probably gone to hell. Only good thing was my A/F.
What a great d@mn day.
Anyone have DETAILED instructions on how to do a manual fan switch on a 94?
03-23-2003, 06:48 PM
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Sorry to hear about your dyno nightmare. I think you should buy an aftermarket fan thermostatic switch kit and hook your fans to it. The manual fan deal will get forgot someday somehow and you will melt your ride. Any auto parts store should sell a kit for fans.
JMO
Good luck
JMO
Good luck
03-23-2003, 06:59 PM
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Get the SLP manual fan switch,it does'nt cost that much and it works great , looks like something the factory would install and you won't have to worry about wiring up your own switch wrong.Just turn it on when ever the car sits idleing.
03-23-2003, 07:11 PM
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Originally posted by 94F1Z28
Get the SLP manual fan switch,it does'nt cost that much and it works great , looks like something the factory would install and you won't have to worry about wiring up your own switch wrong.Just turn it on when ever the car sits idleing.
Get the SLP manual fan switch,it does'nt cost that much and it works great , looks like something the factory would install and you won't have to worry about wiring up your own switch wrong.Just turn it on when ever the car sits idleing.
Offhand, you know how much it costs?
03-23-2003, 07:16 PM
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I got the manual fan switch from slp and I like it a lot. It saves me a ton in traffic and you can turn in on in 3 settings. Low...High...and computer operated. I would highly getting this upgrade and is easy to install as well. Unhook the battery. The connectors go in between you stock connectors by your computer...making one long connector. Then you just run it into your car. It is as simple as that. I just went through the same hole as my alarm goes through and then wired it into my ash tray. Flip the lid and turn on the fans...it will consistently keep in below the first line at all times...for me. And as far as leaving it on...my wife has left it on a few times...and it has it never drained my battery like it states. I think it is a good investment. IMO
03-23-2003, 07:23 PM
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Is it really necissary to have the fans on all the time? Yeah it may be cheaper, but you rarely use the fan switch anyways...in traffic, before a dyno, at the track or red light...Plus the option of high and low is also a good addition...in heavy traffic the high switch is nice and in consistenly moving traffic low is good as well. I don't know much about the other alternative...but this one is great considering I would be bitting my nails in traffic because I was about to overheat
03-23-2003, 07:26 PM
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How about doing this? http://users.oco.net/xero/fanmod/
03-23-2003, 07:30 PM
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I might also add that you might want to go here. http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/ This is the only site I go to more than eBay or this site. Thank you Brent. Keep up the good work!
03-23-2003, 08:26 PM
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Originally posted by 97 RedSS
You dyno at Hville today? If so, I saw your car and it looked like it was smoking a lil
I used to have a TA just like that also..
Cody
You dyno at Hville today? If so, I saw your car and it looked like it was smoking a lil
I used to have a TA just like that also..
Cody
Guess I get to learn how to take it apart
03-23-2003, 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by StupidLT1TAGuy
That was me...My car was the one sitting off to the side, with the hood up, for 2 hours.
Guess I get to learn how to take it apart
That was me...My car was the one sitting off to the side, with the hood up, for 2 hours.
Guess I get to learn how to take it apart
had the purple LT1 Z28....won the free dyno..
also got sunburnt as hell too.
SLP switch is $75 incl. shipping.
I have it, best mod I have ever done!!!
what color was yout T/A??
Cody.....you have a very fast car.......good job today!!!
03-23-2003, 08:47 PM
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Originally posted by LVZ2881
[B]I was there today too...
SLP switch is $75 incl. shipping.
I have it, best mod I have ever done!!!
what color was yout T/A??
[B]I was there today too...
SLP switch is $75 incl. shipping.
I have it, best mod I have ever done!!!
what color was yout T/A??
