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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.
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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....2000 3.8L Firebird, Silver Metallic<br /><br />\"Yes, London. You know, fish, chips, cup o\' tea, bad food, worse weather, Mary f***in\' Poppins, London!!\" -
how many miles on car?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.www.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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how many miles on car? </font>[/QUOTE]Viper, this really has nothing to do with the miles on his car.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.
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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.<a href=\"http://members.cox.net/95batmobile/d86f.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Sinister Six</a> <br /><b><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/c_o_jones\" target=\"_blank\">Cardomain</a></b><br />--This doesn\'t change the fact that I am ~The Guru~ who still kicks puppies...Comment
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Um, the CAI doesnt block the radiator at all. Its behind the radiator, how the hell would it block the radiator?Comment
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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).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?<a href=\"http://members.cox.net/95batmobile/d86f.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Sinister Six</a> <br /><b><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/c_o_jones\" target=\"_blank\">Cardomain</a></b><br />--This doesn\'t change the fact that I am ~The Guru~ who still kicks puppies...Comment
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how many miles on car? </font>[/QUOTE]Viper, this really has nothing to do with the miles on his car.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.
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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 pumpwww.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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I havent noticed any engine temp diff on mine, maybe u just need a coolant flush.Read my liscenceplate Frame Corvettenet.com<br /><br />2000 Y87 Pewter A4<br />MODS:Tuned,3.73, SLP CAI, K&N offroad aircharger intake,Custom Plexi-glass Ram Air Box, Red Caliper ,Stage 2 Jet PCM, 3 inch Borla XR-1 Catback,ZR1 Rims Kuhmo 712s,MSD 8.5 SC wiresComment
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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).<b><a href=\"http://members.cox.net/95batmobile/d86f.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Sinister Six</a> </b><br /><br />1998 Sport Metallic Gold Firebird A4:<br /><br />Whisper Lid, 5% Limo Tint, 30th Anniversary Side Stripes, 3\" Borla Catback Dual Exhaust, Man Fan Switch, SLP CAI<br /> <a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/98goldbird\" target=\"_blank\">http://members.cardomain.com/98goldbird</a>Comment
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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.Comment
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try fulshing the systemOriginally 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).www.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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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.Originally posted by viper04af:
i was asking b/c at 80K you need a new water pump
*knocks on wood. ;)-1999 Camaro Coupe 3800 Series II V6 A4 - SOLD<br />-1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP coupeComment
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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?Comment
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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.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
*knocks on wood. ;) </font>[/QUOTE]yep and i know what you pump looks like on the inside toowww.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
4600 Stall for my ride to the mall :chug:
7.18 @ 99.77 1/8 -1.8x sixty (current quickest v6 fbod)
11.23 @ unk 5 1/4 - 7.19 1/8 - 1.83 sixty
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I think he is talking about 98+ intake.-Paul-<br /><br />03 Lancer Evolution VIII<br /><br />1998 Camaro M5 - TradedComment
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