Engine Runs hotter with new headers normal?
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Car: 88 Firebird Formula
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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!
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 9
From: Modesto, California
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!
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