Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc Z28
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 9-Bolt/ 2.77
Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
The other day I was mounting up my intercooler to test the fitment. I decided to leave the intercooler mounted up to see how engine temperature was when I drove around. Engine temperature stayed between 160 and 220. Which is a lot higher than it is without the intercooler. I have a manual fan swith that I never used until now. How can I fix this heating problem? How can I make it so the radiator gets more cooler air? Do you guys with intercoolers have engine heat problems then? I just bought a new radiator less than a year ago with out any heating issues until now.
Last edited by 1989irocz1; 06-04-2008 at 10:38 PM.
#4
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc Z28
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 9-Bolt/ 2.77
Re: Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
I removed the fog lights to let more air through. I was thinking of using some some flex tubing to force more air to the radiator somehow.
#7
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc Z28
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 9-Bolt/ 2.77
Re: Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
It was a 90 degree day yesterday and it went up to 220 briefly when i was cruising at 25 mph. The fans kick in automatically around 160-190 degrees. I am not sure about the thermostat. Whatever is in there, it is stock. Normally my car temp would be at 100-130 degrees when I drive around even during the summer months last year. Then now it sits at 160-180 when I drive normally.
Last edited by 1989irocz1; 06-04-2008 at 10:37 PM.
Trending Topics
#8
Supreme Member
iTrader: (24)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NC
Posts: 7,901
Likes: 0
Received 92 Likes
on
56 Posts
Car: 92 Firebird
Engine: Supercharged 6.0
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 8.8 3.73
Re: Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
Stock thermo is 195
I dont see how you were cooling that low pre-IC
I suspect a faulty gauge
I dont see how you were cooling that low pre-IC
I suspect a faulty gauge
#9
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc Z28
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 9-Bolt/ 2.77
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 86 IROC-Z
Engine: Superramed 355 w/ intercooled T72
Transmission: T56 -=- www.iroc-ss.com
Re: Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
Did you leave a gap between the IC and the airdam? I left an inch on mine and its working fine. Getting air to the radiator via the airdamn is critical on our cars.
Last edited by lock; 06-05-2008 at 11:05 AM.
#11
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc Z28
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 9-Bolt/ 2.77
Re: Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
I think that could be the problem with me. I just checked and the intercooler is about 1/4 inch away from the air dam.
#12
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: New Germany, MN
Posts: 949
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1986 Iroc
Engine: 5.3
Transmission: 4L80E
Axle/Gears: 9 Inch w/ 3.55
Re: Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
I don't see any problems with your car. A 195 stat will make the car run upwards of 220.
#13
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 121
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc Z28
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Borg Warner 9-Bolt/ 2.77
Re: Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
I fixed the problem. I made the gap between the air dam and the intercooler to more than an inch. The larger gap helped, so thanks for the help.
#14
Supreme Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Benzie, MI
Posts: 1,665
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Car: 91 rs
Engine: Blow through 383, 10 psi, xr288hr
Transmission: Manual th350 ATI 3000
Axle/Gears: 3.50 9"
Re: Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
Well if it ever bothers you again, get an aftermarket temp gauge, and a 160* stat. Maybe an aluminum rad.
Your car warmed up a lot higher than 130*...unless you run methanol as a fuel.
Your car warmed up a lot higher than 130*...unless you run methanol as a fuel.
#15
Member
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Crestline,OH
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1987 Formula 350
Engine: 6.0 boost and smak
Transmission: 4l80e
Axle/Gears: 9bolt 3.27
Re: Intercooler Causing Overheating, Solutions?
I have the exact same intercooler, and in the exact same place...lol... I have a new aluminum rad that is narrower but about three times thicker then factory and I don't have any problems keeping it cool.
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Concord, NC
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 86 IROC-Z
Engine: Superramed 355 w/ intercooled T72
Transmission: T56 -=- www.iroc-ss.com
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Pac J
Tech / General Engine
3
05-17-2020 10:44 AM
HoosierinWA
Tech / General Engine
5
10-07-2015 10:15 AM
4l80e, 92, camaro, car, causing, diagnosing, engine, fan, gap, intercooler, overheat, overheating, radiator, solutions, transmission