Stock FD AutoX Capability...
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Stock FD AutoX Capability...
My FD is essentially stock. Some main hoses/clamps replaced, lightened flywheel, aluminum AST, High-Flow Cat, M2 Dual exhaust...
I normally see 180F if I have some good air coming through, but today as I went through town (a lot of stop and go from light to light) my temps were up to 195 going higher....
I know and understand the AC-3 quick resolve, it works great in that traffic. However, it's also to my understanding that, besides that, the fans won't turn on until 212-215F water temp right?
So given, tomorrow I may be autox'ing my car, I really don't want to use the AC-3 while racing because it puts more strain on the car, blah. Should I not fret about the temps during my run, and just have the ac on before and after?
I normally see 180F if I have some good air coming through, but today as I went through town (a lot of stop and go from light to light) my temps were up to 195 going higher....
I know and understand the AC-3 quick resolve, it works great in that traffic. However, it's also to my understanding that, besides that, the fans won't turn on until 212-215F water temp right?
So given, tomorrow I may be autox'ing my car, I really don't want to use the AC-3 while racing because it puts more strain on the car, blah. Should I not fret about the temps during my run, and just have the ac on before and after?
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i'm pretty sure turning on your AC will make your car hotter, not cooler, because the engine has to work harder/ eats more gas and what not. I could be wrong but that was my understanding. I thought that turning your heat on would cool the engine down because the coolant is being cycled through which makes the air blowing through your vents hot. Correct me if i'm wrong.
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Originally Posted by Brent 94
i'm pretty sure turning on your AC will make your car hotter, not cooler, because the engine has to work harder/ eats more gas and what not. I could be wrong but that was my understanding. I thought that turning your heat on would cool the engine down because the coolant is being cycled through which makes the air blowing through your vents hot. Correct me if i'm wrong.
I know a fan switch is in the near future, but until then, it just seems like a tough thing to overcome. Not sure how high is too high before I should just stop.
Yes, blowing hot air out the vents help relieve engine temps as well, too
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You'll be fine. Just open the hood after every run. You can also pull your A/C relay (black relay box by intake/intercooler -- under stock Mazda plastic cover). This will enable you to run the fans by turning the A/C "on". The A/C won't actually be on but the ECU thinks it is and turns the fans on. Great tip for auto-x or tracking the car.
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Easy fan mod link:
http://www.fd3s.net/fan_mod.html
Be sure to turn the switch off when you shut down the car, or it will run down your battery
http://www.fd3s.net/fan_mod.html
Be sure to turn the switch off when you shut down the car, or it will run down your battery
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