RCZ's 370Z Journal.

RCZ · 07-02-2010, 04:02 PM

Will try that, I need to get a sensor in there first though. Any foreseeable downsides to taking those sealing pieces out?

What do you guys think the max engine bay temp is?

Nitex · 07-02-2010, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

how about removing some of the plastic shroud that connects the hood and the winshield? mine is completely removed, as is the wiper assembly, and I suspect it has improved the flow

Hah if i was in Texas still maybe i could get away with that, but its Julanuary here in Seattle so that wouldn't be such a good idea for me!

RCZ · 07-02-2010, 05:24 PM

Do you guys think we exceed 158F (70C) inside the engine bay?

m4a1mustang · 07-02-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Do you guys think we exceed 158F (70C) inside the engine bay?

I wouldn't be surprised if we did.

spearfish25 · 07-02-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Do you guys think we exceed 158F (70C) inside the engine bay?

Without a doubt. Sometimes my hood is too hot to touch, and I have no problem stirring my morning 155F homemade latte with a finger.

Here's my guess. Engine bay temp is within 20F of your oil temp at any given oil temperature. Also, assuming the engine bay temp would never be above oil temp.

Hell, I'll go test this with my wireless grill thermometer later tonight.

RCZ · 07-02-2010, 06:15 PM

Im looking for a thermometer, that's why I ask. Let me know if your wireless grill one works...

shumby · 07-02-2010, 06:20 PM

ya the temps get pretty hot in therre. i am thinking it is time for a vented hood

spearfish25 · 07-02-2010, 09:16 PM

I should have some numbers after my drive in the morning.

370Zsteve · 07-02-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Im looking for a thermometer, that's why I ask. Let me know if your wireless grill one works...

I know you guys are serious, and it will probably work, but I'm still laughing.

370Zsteve · 07-02-2010, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

And dynojet numbers, AGAIN 100 degree ambient temperature. Video of the runs coming later.

432hp/324tq

Good Lord. That looks like a motorcycle dyno chart.

Josh@STILLEN · 07-02-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Hell, I'll go test this with my wireless grill thermometer later tonight.

Is that not one of the greatest inventions ever? Love mine.. I can cook while being inside and it's always dead on perfect when I pull it off..

No reason it wouldn't work fine near the engine, it's sensitive. Always pins ambient air temps too..

shumby · 07-02-2010, 09:55 PM

^^^ ya his HP numbers are great but interesting to see a lower TQ number then i got. Now could I take RCZ from a dig with only 6 PSI of boost. ahahahahahahahaha

spearfish25 · 07-02-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Is that not one of the greatest inventions ever? Love mine.. I can cook while being inside and it's always dead on perfect when I pull it off..

No reason it wouldn't work fine near the engine, it's sensitive. Always pins ambient air temps too..

I love mine too. It's amazing they don't cost more.

My grill thermometer may have just been retasked completely. Why buy a scan gauge to monitor intake temps? I'll just duct tape the probe and transmitter to the intake, then tape the receiver/display to my dash. LOL!

As for the dyno chart....that torque curve is as flat as my old girlfriend's...

Josh@STILLEN · 07-02-2010, 10:19 PM

Works great in the oven.. can't imagine a hot engine bay would be any different.

Ok spearfish.. get a cassarole together, throw it on the engine, hook your themometer up and get to driving already! two birds with one stone!

spearfish25 · 07-02-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Works great in the oven.. can't imagine a hot engine bay would be any different.

Ok spearfish.. get a cassarole together, throw it on the engine, hook your themometer up and get to driving already! two birds with one stone!

I'm driving up to our 'Supercar Saturday' car show in the AM. Definitely going to use the ol' thermometer to see the engine bay temps. Prepare to be dazzled people. Hell, I'll even make an HD video for you with my iPhone 4

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07-02-2010, 04:02 PM	#856 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Will try that, I need to get a sensor in there first though. Any foreseeable downsides to taking those sealing pieces out? What do you guys think the max engine bay temp is? Last edited by RCZ; 07-02-2010 at 04:30 PM.

07-02-2010, 06:20 PM	#862 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	ya the temps get pretty hot in therre. i am thinking it is time for a vented hood __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I should have some numbers after my drive in the morning. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

07-02-2010, 09:55 PM	#867 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	^^^ ya his HP numbers are great but interesting to see a lower TQ number then i got. Now could I take RCZ from a dig with only 6 PSI of boost. ahahahahahahahaha __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

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