| Hot Engine Externally |
Subject: Hot Engine Externally by TommyT-Bone on 2008/8/17 1:18:41 Hot plenum/supercharger/manifold in a 383. The temp on the coolant is fine and both fans are kicking on. Usually runs around 190/200. The external components are all hot to the touch. My mechanic says if it's getting proper air flow through the plenum it should be warm but not hot. Are superchargers hot components? I would think with the air flow they would run cooler too. They may seem like stupid questions but I'm just dumb enough to ask about it. By a hot manifold I mean that sucker will just melt wires and boots in close proximity. Of course I'm going to pick up a good set of high temp wires but I'm just looking for some constructive input from those that have been there and done that. I have read that the 383 engines run hotter. Do they need additional ventilation? |
