Those with the SLP CAI (preferably on 3.8)

[98goldbird]

Has your car been running a little hotter? Logically, the CAI blocks off the radiator a bit, therefore allowing less air to cool. I've been running near 195-210 (I know that's normal) but before the CAI i was around 180 give or take. So just a little concern.

[memphis_raines]

No problems here. But then again, I have Water Wetter in my coolant, a 180* thermostat, Hypertech programming for the thermostat, and the SLP manual fan switch....

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by 98goldbird:
Has your car been running a little hotter? Logically, the CAI blocks off the radiator a bit, therefore allowing less air to cool. I've been running near 195-210 (I know that's normal) but before the CAI i was around 180 give or take. So just a little concern.

how many miles on car?

[C.O.Jones]

Originally posted by viper04af:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by 98goldbird:
Has your car been running a little hotter? Logically, the CAI blocks off the radiator a bit, therefore allowing less air to cool. I've been running near 195-210 (I know that's normal) but before the CAI i was around 180 give or take. So just a little concern.

how many miles on car? </font>[/QUOTE]Viper, this really has nothing to do with the miles on his car.
Background:
Car was running fine until last Sunday when we put the SLP CAI in his car. He noticed almost immediately afterwards a heating issue. I've seen the same in my car, but part of that had to do with the fact that I moved to CA from WA shortly after putting in the CAI.

[Ian]

Um, the CAI doesnt block the radiator at all. Its behind the radiator, how the hell would it block the radiator?

[C.O.Jones]

Originally posted by Ian:
Um, the CAI doesnt block the radiator at all. Its behind the radiator, how the hell would it block the radiator?

For the 3.8 the CAI sits inbetween the condensor and radiator. Air is forced between the two by that plastic airdam under the car. So the CAI sucks up that air and does block some of it from touching the BACK of the radiator (or front, or however you want to call it).

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by C.O.Jones:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by viper04af:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by 98goldbird:
Has your car been running a little hotter? Logically, the CAI blocks off the radiator a bit, therefore allowing less air to cool. I've been running near 195-210 (I know that's normal) but before the CAI i was around 180 give or take. So just a little concern.

how many miles on car? </font>[/QUOTE]Viper, this really has nothing to do with the miles on his car.
Background:
Car was running fine until last Sunday when we put the SLP CAI in his car. He noticed almost immediately afterwards a heating issue. I've seen the same in my car, but part of that had to do with the fact that I moved to CA from WA shortly after putting in the CAI. </font>[/QUOTE]i was asking b/c at 80K you need a new water pump

[IfYouDoFeelComfortable]

I havent noticed any engine temp diff on mine, maybe u just need a coolant flush.

[98goldbird]

viper, 50K miles on the car, it does lie near the radiator, will check the water pump, etc etc. For the moment, I just turn the fans on when i'm idle, or before I turn off my car (let it cool).

[Scott Coffey]

I have had mine in for a few years now and have never noticed a difference in temp. This is running in temps up to near 100.

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by 98goldbird:
viper, 50K miles on the car, it does lie near the radiator, will check the water pump, etc etc. For the moment, I just turn the fans on when i'm idle, or before I turn off my car (let it cool).

try fulshing the system

[Fredless]

Originally posted by viper04af:
i was asking b/c at 80K you need a new water pump

I've got 96,000 on mine. Factory water pump, radiator, and hoses. All of the accessories have been untouched since it rolled off the assembly line.

*knocks on wood. ;)

[Ian]

what CAI are you talking about here?

the SLP CAI i have is two black tubes that go behind the radiator into the fender well.

i didnt know they made one that went in front of the radiator?

[Turbo V6 Camaro]

Originally posted by Fredless:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by viper04af:
i was asking b/c at 80K you need a new water pump

I've got 96,000 on mine. Factory water pump, radiator, and hoses. All of the accessories have been untouched since it rolled off the assembly line.

*knocks on wood. ;) </font>[/QUOTE]yep and i know what you pump looks like on the inside too

[98Silver6]

I think he is talking about 98+ intake.