PRD2BDF Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I don't mean to sound like a newb but this is my first turbo car and today, I noticed that the heat from underneath the car felt hotter than normal or at least from what I remembered. So I popped the hood and checked the heat source (turbo) and wow, it was really hot, a lot hotter than I remembered. So I was wondering for you turbo experts, how hot is too hot? This turbo had a heat shield on it. I don't want to cook it up thinking it's normal. Tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Turbos get hotter than normal cars/parts, just part of the game. Is it stock? Get a turbo timer or just let the car idle for a minute or so when you're done driving. That will help everything cool down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Is the car tuned? have it tuned and check the A/F if it is to lean it will get too hot and fuck things up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 My guess is that the warmer weather rolling in is playing with your mind. A hot engine in 30 deg doesn't feel as hot as it does on an 80 deg day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOxley Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 the exhaust gas temperatures on my sti would get into the 1400-1500 degree range. they get hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted May 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 I think you might be right. I just wanted some reassurance. I think Aaron is right on the nose about the mindfuck. The car is completely stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 You're good to go, just allow a little cool down time to prevent coking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjrsplat Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 turbo timers are cheap insurance, but if you dont want to hassle, do as others have said, and let the car idle for a minute or two before shutting it down. or if you have a big turbo, just stay out of boost if youre going to park the car any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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