Overheating & What You Can Do To Stop It

[yargk]

Water temp is the gauge on the left. Oil temp is the gauge on the right.

I should have data to compare after my next track day in september.

Got it. Just wondering, did you install an oil cooler? (wondering if that is the comparison for the next track day) Also, it's interesting to see the water temp get so high as well. It makes me wonder if the front of the car can be opened up any more than it is (more flow than 2020 grill by itself) and whether the intercooler is blocking a lot of air (not sure if your intercooler blocks the radiator more than stock).

Sponsored

 

[AlphaDigital]

Got it. Just wondering, did you install an oil cooler? (wondering if that is the comparison for the next track day) Also, it's interesting to see the water temp get so high as well. It makes me wonder if the front of the car can be opened up any more than it is (more flow than 2020 grill by itself) and whether the intercooler is blocking a lot of air (not sure if your intercooler blocks the radiator more than stock).

oil cooler goes on this month.

I have acuity hoses, so my water temp is falsely elevated by about 10 degrees.

I have an HKS intercooler, its not thin but its also not super thick, being tube and fin probably helps air go through it better.

I have the 2020+ grille the only other one id consider is a Js.

 

[yargk]

oil cooler goes on this month.

I have acuity hoses, so my water temp is falsely elevated by about 10 degrees.

I have an HKS intercooler, its not thin but its also not super thick, being tube and fin probably helps air go through it better.

I have the 2020+ grille the only other one id consider is a Js.

How did it go?

 

[yargk]

Can a different water pump pulley be installed on the FK8?

 

[AlphaDigital]

How did it go?

Sandwich plate ended up spewing oil, had to contact MAP for a new one, they said they would send it but nothings shown up yet.

 

[Lust]

Can a different water pump pulley be installed on the FK8?

Another cool possibility this opens up now with the half shroud is an oil cooler bolted behind the radiator.

 

[Unity Performance]

We'll be offering Dream Automotive products very soon, so it's great to see you've been able to utilize a number of their parts towards your solution!

Took a bit longer, but here they are! Super excited to announce that Dream Automotive products are now listed on the site and quantities on the site reflect actual quantities I have received in stock for my first bulk order - ready to ship, zero wait time! Of course this also means no high shipping fees, no duties on your end

https://unity-performance.com/collections/2017-civic-type-r?pf_v_vendor=Dream+Automotive

 

[2112ricky]

huy guys reviving the old thread, just wanted to make sure for any new methods or updated mods to improve the cooling, took my car to the track last week. First time since tuning it and with injen ic, it is the first time it has overheated. I'm in Puerto Rico so temps are always high 80-85 ambient mid day. it is a safe tune peaks at 25psi, it is from redstar so no is not a rookie. car other than the ic is stock.

cooling route the same
rad?
hood?
grille?
wraping do and turbo?
oil cooler? seems like the way to start

 

[Lust]

huy guys reviving the old thread, just wanted to make sure for any new methods or updated mods to improve the cooling, took my car to the track last week. First time since tuning it and with injen ic, it is the first time it has overheated. I'm in Puerto Rico so temps are always high 80-85 ambient mid day. it is a safe tune peaks at 25psi, it is from redstar so no is not a rookie. car other than the ic is stock.

cooling route the same
rad?
hood?
grille?
wraping do and turbo?
oil cooler? seems like the way to start

The injen IC isn’t doing you any favors.

 

[2112ricky]

i figured, it is so bulky and takes all the area

 

[kelvis]

I definitely went overboard and got the new 27won catted downpipe heat shield wrapped from ATP. Stoked to get this on the car before the next track day.

 

[fatherpain]

Good job on this. Recommend having this done to the OEM exposed metal water pipe as well that runs adjacent to the turbo and DP.

I definitely went overboard and got the new 27won catted downpipe heat shield wrapped from ATP. Stoked to get this on the car before the next track day.

 

[kelvis]

Good job on this. Recommend having this done to the OEM exposed metal water pipe as well that runs adjacent to the turbo and DP.

I’m a big fan of yours but looking at the amount of work it took for you to replace that water pipe…let’s just say it is very intimidating.

 

[AR-Delta]

I definitely went overboard and got the new 27won catted downpipe heat shield wrapped from ATP. Stoked to get this on the car before the next track day.

Did the same with my PRL downpipe a couple of years ago. Seemed to help when combined with other mods

 

[kelvis]

Did the same with my PRL downpipe a couple of years ago. Seemed to help when combined with other mods

I’m curious: how did you install the heat shielding around the water pipe? It looks like you may have been able to install it in place (ie without having to take out the water pipe unlike @fatherpain).