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Old 09-08-2023, 05:17 PM   #3
SOCAL.M6.ZLE
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Originally Posted by Fstlane View Post
Ok so I recently installed a bunch of bolt ons. 2 inch headers , Flex fuel, JMS Fuel Max, wide band, 12% lower pulley, Banks IDash, rotofab.
I live in the South where is currently hits 100 plus every day. My MAT reaches 168 degrees fairly regularly.

What do you guys consider normal and what is the point where you get concerned?
On the highway...
Ambient 90F = IAT.3 of 115-120F

Low Speed (light to light)...
Ambient 90F = IAT.3 of 130-140F

Red Light (extended idle)...
Ambient 90F = IAT.3 of 145-155F

Personally, I think my car does great, so i really don't worry about it, although I check the gauge constantly (more for learning). I assume the car is pulling timing over 150F, but when doing hard pulls its always between 110-130F so I think i am OK.. I would be concerned with anything over 150F for pulls... Just not an issue here.

I agree with Josh about running some E. Also consider a larger HX and fender tank. I also changed my fan settings, so that helps alot when at idle.
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