Engine Runs hotter with new headers normal?
06-23-2014, 06:32 PM
#1
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Modesto, California
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 88 Firebird Formula
Engine: LO5 5.7 TBI/Ebl Flash
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 stock rear end
Engine Runs hotter with new headers normal?
Hey all so im noticing my engine is running slightly hotter after installing my new Hooker 2055's. I had some Jeg Mids that WERE wrapped in header wrap and my motor ran around 200-205 in this summer heat ( central valley of CA is horrible). Now it can get up to about 217-220. Is it normal for headers to run a little hotter when new? Or did that header wrap really help? lol
Any information or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Any information or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
06-25-2014, 08:10 PM
#2
Supreme Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Modesto, California
Posts: 1,015
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
4 Posts
Car: 88 Firebird Formula
Engine: LO5 5.7 TBI/Ebl Flash
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 stock rear end
Re: Engine Runs hotter with new headers normal?
Just wanted to update slightly; verified by EBL WUD engine compartment temps are about 15-20F higher than usual (IAT readings). Looks like the header wrap did help! on another note this is why i rant that Ebl Flash is an amazing system not only for tuning but diagnostics as well!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
theshackle
Tech / General Engine
4
03-05-2017 06:37 PM