Running Warm on Highway
#21
So I conducted a little experiment earlier this morning. It was cooler today in the morning about 70 degrees ambient. Took the Rover out on the interstate and went 62 mph with the A/C on. Temps never went over 188. So I guess the ambient temp was the major issue. Just not enough cooling capacity. I'm going to look into other options like a electric water pump booster to keep it under better control, at least to get some more cooling capacity. Hood louvers would work good, but I like the look of the hood.
#23
I've got the Kent H180 cam in mine. Anything that increases HP output will also increase heat production, but a cam would only be marginal. Shouldn't even be a single degree. I know that I didn't see any temp increase doing both a cam and a port and polish.
I did kinda a Saudi Grill kind of thing and that seemed to make some difference. Especially if highway temps is your issue, more airflow through the grill should make a big difference.
I did kinda a Saudi Grill kind of thing and that seemed to make some difference. Especially if highway temps is your issue, more airflow through the grill should make a big difference.
#24
So I conducted a little experiment earlier this morning. It was cooler today in the morning about 70 degrees ambient. Took the Rover out on the interstate and went 62 mph with the A/C on. Temps never went over 188. So I guess the ambient temp was the major issue. Just not enough cooling capacity. I'm going to look into other options like a electric water pump booster to keep it under better control, at least to get some more cooling capacity. Hood louvers would work good, but I like the look of the hood.
yea, we had that thread going about the water pump booster. that's what I wanted so that I have coolant circulating @ engine shut down. That and a controller for the aux fan so that I would be able to apply my own parameters, and of course run @ engine shut down in the summer time. Heat soak is a bizn*tch when its 105* out.
#25
yea, we had that thread going about the water pump booster. that's what I wanted so that I have coolant circulating @ engine shut down. That and a controller for the aux fan so that I would be able to apply my own parameters, and of course run @ engine shut down in the summer time. Heat soak is a bizn*tch when its 105* out.
I shut off the car at a rest area today and came back and the temp was 208, which does bother me a bit. EWP should solve that issue.
Last edited by CaptainAaron; 05-02-2017 at 10:55 PM. Reason: Grammar
#26
CaptainAaron,
I am in Gainesville, FL as well. Temps were nice this morning, right?
I am a new owner of a 2004 Disco that was running around 225 in our heat. I did the 180 thermostat yesterday evening and switch to green coolant with Purple Ice and temps today have not gone over 190. But the ambient twmp is much lower today than previous. I was debating the inline mod, but my mechanical skills are subpar at best. Lol.
Nice to know there are other Gville Disco owners on here.
-Daniel
I am in Gainesville, FL as well. Temps were nice this morning, right?
I am a new owner of a 2004 Disco that was running around 225 in our heat. I did the 180 thermostat yesterday evening and switch to green coolant with Purple Ice and temps today have not gone over 190. But the ambient twmp is much lower today than previous. I was debating the inline mod, but my mechanical skills are subpar at best. Lol.
Nice to know there are other Gville Disco owners on here.
-Daniel
#27
CaptainAaron,
I am in Gainesville, FL as well. Temps were nice this morning, right?
I am a new owner of a 2004 Disco that was running around 225 in our heat. I did the 180 thermostat yesterday evening and switch to green coolant with Purple Ice and temps today have not gone over 190. But the ambient twmp is much lower today than previous. I was debating the inline mod, but my mechanical skills are subpar at best. Lol.
Nice to know there are other Gville Disco owners on here.
-Daniel
I am in Gainesville, FL as well. Temps were nice this morning, right?
I am a new owner of a 2004 Disco that was running around 225 in our heat. I did the 180 thermostat yesterday evening and switch to green coolant with Purple Ice and temps today have not gone over 190. But the ambient twmp is much lower today than previous. I was debating the inline mod, but my mechanical skills are subpar at best. Lol.
Nice to know there are other Gville Disco owners on here.
-Daniel
I can show you what's involved with the inline if you want. I'll PM you my info.
#28
Supercharging an 03-04 Grill:
I am trying something as a test. 03-04 grills are not reall Saudi Mod friendly, so I got to thinking, how about RRS Supercharging it?
I was at a junk yard today and grabbed an 03-04 grill for 20.00. So as an experiment I'm drilling it out by hand. All three crossbars on the grill are getting drilled! It'll certainly increase the airflow!
I know my holes aren't going to match up 100% but from 3ft away no one will be the wiser!
Last edited by Best4x4; 05-05-2017 at 06:50 PM.
#29
Turbulence from holes particularly the uneven ones may disrupt airflow?
Please update with temp figures and any cracking you may encounter. Thanks.
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#30
I am trying something as a test. 03-04 grills are not reall Saudi Mod friendly, so I got to thinking, how about RRS Supercharging it?
I was at a junk yard today and grabbed an 03-04 grill for 20.00. So as an experiment I'm drilling it out by hand. All three crossbars on the grill are getting drilled! It'll certainly increase the airflow!
I know my holes aren't going to match up 100% but from 3ft away no one will be the wiser!
I would highly doubt it would disrupt it enough to negate the extra airflow from the additional space. We will see!
Last edited by CaptainAaron; 05-05-2017 at 11:11 PM. Reason: Additional info