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Chris' '90 Toyota Celica
All-Trac Turbo
(aka "The
Shuttle") Engine Cooling System - Radiator Sprayer |
Updated: September 25, 2017 |
Issue:
99% of the time, The Shuttle's cooling system works great, with the TRD 160F
thermostat keep engine temps in the 170-175F range. However,
infrequent occasions cause engine temps rise to 190F. Now, 190F itself is no cause
for alarm. But, this does indicate to me some weakness in the cooling
system. And, actually, it's not a weakness in the cooling system, but
rather an issue I've created by placing additional coolers in front of the
radiator. As such, it appears the large FMIC and various oil, trans, and
power steering coolers
block just enough air flow to the radiator to cause
engine temps to rise to about 190F during spirited low-speed driving - say,
when I'm getting on it, 0-60 stoplight to stoplight, and quickly slowing to
20-30 mph. Below about 35 mph, insufficient
forward velocity prevents sufficient air flow through the FMIC, the various
coolers, the a/c condenser, and finally to the radiator. So, I'm adding a pair of 12" pusher fans to the front of the a/c
condenser and perhaps implement a thermostatically-controlled radiator
spray-bar. The way I see it, if water spray-bars are good enough for
the IC on a factory EVO, it should work wonders for a radiator.
Prior to implementing the above new fans and sprayer, I performance the following...
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