i was just wondering if any of you turbo guys have any problems w/ EGT's or engine temp in general if you're on like a 5 hour trip goin' 80-85 the whole time. also, does the HRC FMIC let enough air hit the radiator, or do you guys have overheating probs?
#19445, "RE: any temp problems on long trips?" In response to Reply # 2
thanks for the reply guys. does anyone w /an EGT experience high EGT's on long trips at like 80-85mph? have you guys ever had any overheating from your fmic's?
#19446, "RE: any temp problems on long trips?" In response to Reply # 3
EGTs don't get worse as you drive longer trips.... the engine maintains a certain temperature all the time.
There was no change in engine temp when I put the FMIC in my GS. I drove 8 hours to Ohio from Maryland last year for the shootout in 100 degree weather and had no problems.
#19447, "RE: any temp problems on long trips?" In response to Reply # 4
well what i meant was are you guys still able to drive for extended periods of time at 85 or so mph, w/o having to worry about the EGT's getting too high? i guess i'm asking what your EGT's are at that speed, b/c i've noticed that in 5th at about 85 i'm at like ~3800 rpms, which would mean i would be in boost when turboed(HRC). so is it safe to be in boost for 4-5 hours straight? or in other words what are your EGT's when driving that speed for an extended period of time? if you didn't understand what i just said it's ok ...i'm not even sure what i just said, hehe.
#19448, "RE: any temp problems on long trips?" In response to Reply # 5
well boost is not purely rpm based throttle position is also a huge factor if your at 5000 rpm and only 1/4 way on the throttle then your not in boost. does that make sence?
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#19450, "RE: any temp problems on long trips?" In response to Reply # 7
your only boosting substantially when your in the pedal pretty hard, trips on a turbo kit should be fine, just do a good job on the install, dont cut any corners or you'll end up stock in bfe
#19451, "RE: any temp problems on long trips?" In response to Reply # 8
Well I've taken my built GS from MN to FL and back almost twice now(1600 miles and 24 hours each way) and have no hot EGT expirences or overheating. I saw my EGT's around 700-725 (1292-1337 for you Auto Meter guys) the WHOLE way down and up. I usually kept it about 5 MPH over the speed limit and never had a problem. If you do go faster I think you might see a small increase in EGT's but I don't think your gonna hurt a thing . Did I help any? By the way is'nt 80-85mph speeding? hehe
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does anyone w /an EGT experience high EGT's on long trips at like 80-85mph? have you guys ever had any overheating from your fmic's?
...i'm not even sure what i just said, hehe. 
