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Post by classyb on Jan 17, 2022 8:43:42 GMT -5
Just rebuilt my tc and put a new aluminum radiator in it and have electric fans on a toggle. Problem is the car gets hot to the point where I’ve completely gashed an upper rad hose. What is the issue? Timing?
Running a fat turbonetics charger externally gated at 20+ish psi
Yes toggle switches are on,fans are running pulled thermo which helped but still gets to the “N” before I stop.
Anything would be a big help!
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Post by Stinger on Jan 17, 2022 12:23:25 GMT -5
Are the fans running the wrong direction (wired backwards)?
Do you have a big air bubble in the system that's preventing air from circulating properly?
These engines do not run hot (even highly modified) unless something like the above issues are present, or ignition or cam timing is WAY off (which also causes the exhaust manifold to glow orange under normal driving conditions).
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Post by classyb on Jan 17, 2022 16:22:23 GMT -5
Yes the fans are running the right way cause I feel them pull air into the bay. My timing marker broke off so idk what I’m running other than what starts easy and idles good. Might be a tooth off on the cam. Is there a write up on how to properly align the cam and crank? It’s been a while... 😅
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Post by Stinger on Jan 17, 2022 20:02:59 GMT -5
Here: www.stinger-performance.com/tech.htmlYou can't set timing "by ear" with a turbo engine. While you can get away with it on a n/a engine, turbo engines melt pistons and blow up or blow the headgasket with too much timing. We sell timing pointers to facilitate this. |
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Post by classyb on Jan 18, 2022 10:18:16 GMT -5
Just bought it. What do you recommend for timing?
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Post by Stinger on Jan 18, 2022 11:37:43 GMT -5
Stock timing if you're running premium fuel. What stock is depends on what year TC it is. 10 deg BTDC with the spout removed is a good safe option though. Plug spout back in after setting timing, and make sure timing changes to 25+ after you put the spout back in.
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