Supercharger FX4
10-09-2013, 03:57 PM
#21
12 Second Truck
Blown Ford - Thanks for all your input its really helping with my decisions, I first have to get the money for the supercharger, but would you recommend changing almost everything else first than doing the supercharger that way its just bolting it on? Or do the supercharger than the extras?
10-09-2013, 04:03 PM
#22
12 Second Truck
I've been meaning to get your take on the 160 T-stat whipple recommends. I'm not a huge fan of running a 160 and I would prefer to stay stock if its safe. Is whipple only recommending a 160 to protect from detonation? I always thought a lower then stock T stat was just a bandaid for insufficient cooling, or just another way to richen up the motor...
I also noticed that JDM kept the stock T stat in this whipple raptor build: http://www.raptorforumz.com/showthread.php?t=17855
If I did drop down to a lower temp thermostat, then I'd prob go no lower than 180.
I also noticed that JDM kept the stock T stat in this whipple raptor build: http://www.raptorforumz.com/showthread.php?t=17855
If I did drop down to a lower temp thermostat, then I'd prob go no lower than 180.
For comparison sake I would love to know what you guys are seeing for cylinder head temps that aren't supercharged. Anybody?
10-09-2013, 04:07 PM
#23
I Like Tires
Okay so made my 8-minute drive home. We have a nice cold front here in Texas currently and it was only 82°F outside. CHT stayed right around 198-200°F. I flogged it from a stoplight 0-60mph and was only able to get it up to 206°F and it quickly recovered to 198-200° range.
I think my edge also only reads in even degree increments for CHT so +/-1° on my readings.
Last edited by BassAckwards; 10-09-2013 at 04:30 PM.
10-09-2013, 10:48 PM
#24
I'll check mine right now! Okay so made my 8-minute drive home. We have a nice cold front here in Texas currently and it was only 82°F outside. CHT stayed right around 198-200°F. I flogged it from a stoplight 0-60mph and was only able to get it up to 206°F and it quickly recovered to 198-200° range. I think my edge also only reads in even degree increments for CHT so +/-1° on my readings.
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10-09-2013, 11:01 PM
#25
I Like Tires
10-10-2013, 04:14 PM
#27
That 160 is just to cold. The reason they go that low is to prevent detonation. However the engine makes more power when at normal operating temp. I'm not sure where you're located but I'm in North Carolina and run the 170F. It's great all year. The 160 made my heat barley warm in the winter lol. With the 170 I see cylinder head temps of 184-188 under normal driving and they rise to 192-196 after a 1/4 mile sprint. The 180 is also a good choice. You're gonna be pushing 9-9.5 psi so I would not recommend the factory t-stat.
For comparison sake I would love to know what you guys are seeing for cylinder head temps that aren't supercharged. Anybody?
For comparison sake I would love to know what you guys are seeing for cylinder head temps that aren't supercharged. Anybody?
Last edited by pcastal; 10-10-2013 at 04:19 PM.
10-10-2013, 05:46 PM
#28
BAMF Club
I saw mine between 200* and 210* on the drive home in 50F* last night. Held about 206* most of the time
10-10-2013, 10:01 PM
#30
I Like Tires
Is their a bleeder screw on our radiator?