Guys,
I'm new here, but I wanted to raise the subject of datalogging coolant temps on our cars. I've noticed that there are some members who are datalogging with Aeroforce gauges, and they are seeing temps in the 200-210 range when tracking their cars.
Does the Aeroforce gauge read actual "coolant temperature" via a dedicated sender? Or does it tap into the car's PCM for a signal for coolant?
When I was datalogging my 2011 GT with my Procharger and 10 psi, I was curious to know how much temps went down after I installed a Reische Performance 180 degree t-stat. Much to my surpise, during a WOT blast, the temps shot up to 202-208! This happened in literally seconds, it went from a steady 195 to 208 under boost!
I called Procharger to see what their testing revealed. They were no help, they had no clue and simply said that their test car 'never overheated'. I was in dismay!
So I did some more research and discovered that the Coyote ( and I assume the Road Runner is the same) actually reads 'cylinder head temperature', hence the extreme fluctuations and sensitivity in my readings. My point is that the temperature readings I was seeing really weren't all that extreme. Even though I had a 180 degree t-stat, the cylinder head coolant temp sending unit which the factory PCM was using, was seeing the drastic change in temp increase in relation to the boost and load the motor was placed under.
I'm curious if the readings guys are getting for their temperatures are in fact from the PCM in which case its the cylinder head coolant temp, and if so, I'd wonder how necessary cutting up the factory grill really is? Not knocking anyone who has done it, just thinking out loud and no one in my house is listening so here I am, lol. I understand some cars have gone into limp mode due to heat, just curious how it all ties together?
I'm new here, but I wanted to raise the subject of datalogging coolant temps on our cars. I've noticed that there are some members who are datalogging with Aeroforce gauges, and they are seeing temps in the 200-210 range when tracking their cars.
Does the Aeroforce gauge read actual "coolant temperature" via a dedicated sender? Or does it tap into the car's PCM for a signal for coolant?
When I was datalogging my 2011 GT with my Procharger and 10 psi, I was curious to know how much temps went down after I installed a Reische Performance 180 degree t-stat. Much to my surpise, during a WOT blast, the temps shot up to 202-208! This happened in literally seconds, it went from a steady 195 to 208 under boost!
I called Procharger to see what their testing revealed. They were no help, they had no clue and simply said that their test car 'never overheated'. I was in dismay!
So I did some more research and discovered that the Coyote ( and I assume the Road Runner is the same) actually reads 'cylinder head temperature', hence the extreme fluctuations and sensitivity in my readings. My point is that the temperature readings I was seeing really weren't all that extreme. Even though I had a 180 degree t-stat, the cylinder head coolant temp sending unit which the factory PCM was using, was seeing the drastic change in temp increase in relation to the boost and load the motor was placed under.
I'm curious if the readings guys are getting for their temperatures are in fact from the PCM in which case its the cylinder head coolant temp, and if so, I'd wonder how necessary cutting up the factory grill really is? Not knocking anyone who has done it, just thinking out loud and no one in my house is listening so here I am, lol. I understand some cars have gone into limp mode due to heat, just curious how it all ties together?