linemech31
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Who is running a coolant temp gauge on there srx. And what do you call normal temps?
I have an analog temp guage on my 2002 SRX.
I have the sensor in the coolant tank return line[cylinder head to tank]this is just downstream of the thermostat.
Here's the temps I have seen:
Normal snow conditions, OAT less then 0c/32f:.................130 - 140 F
Hard pack conditions little loose snow:.............................140 - 160 F
Icy conditions :.............................................................160 - 180 F
I have never seen over 180 F no matter how hard I run it and usually the temp is @ 140 F
I have the sensor in the coolant tank return line[cylinder head to tank]this is just downstream of the thermostat.
Here's the temps I have seen:
Normal snow conditions, OAT less then 0c/32f:.................130 - 140 F
Hard pack conditions little loose snow:.............................140 - 160 F
Icy conditions :.............................................................160 - 180 F
I have never seen over 180 F no matter how hard I run it and usually the temp is @ 140 F
I have a guage on my 99 SRX and I see the same temps in those conditions.
I was going to ask this for my viper in the next few days...
Iceman31
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sideshowBob said:
What size of adapter did you put in the coolant line? Where did you get your power for the gauge? I am looking into doing this mod on my SRX700
Iceman31 said:
I bought the adapter from Royal I believe it was the 18mm one but not positive
I tapped into the power wire on one of the speedo backlite wires
I ran the sensor wire/ground with the hood harness down to belly pan then to temp sensor
I bought the guage at C-Tire
Iceman31
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Awesome - Thanks for the pictures
I first saw this type guage installation on pics of one of "musselman's" sled builds.
It does work very well.
It does work very well.
That's the same hose I had mine in. I typically saw temps in the 130 range. Thermostat opened at 107. When it got back to 110 the exchangers were good and warm and ready to roll.
Wouldnt you want the temp gauge on the discharge of the engine coolant to see what the actual temp of the engine is? This would tell you what the temp of the coolant is after it is cooled right?
sideshowBob said:I bought the adapter from Royal I believe it was the 18mm one but not positive
I tapped into the power wire on one of the speedo backlite wires
I ran the sensor wire/ground with the hood harness down to belly pan then to temp sensor
I bought the guage at C-Tire
Do you have a parking brake light and a clock on that gauge console?
Man I'm intrigued by this sled!Is that a TPS sensor on your airbox, and if so, why?
How did you get the aftermarket heads to work with the dcs?
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norwegian said:Do you have a parking brake light and a clock on that gauge console?
Is that a TPS sensor on your airbox, and if so, why?
How did you get the aftermarket heads to work with the dcs?
My DCS works fine with the aftermarket head but triggers at times with my aggressive clutching during drag racing or long full throttle pulls with leaner max perf jetting...just like it did with the stock heads.
So....
I have two DCS sensors on the sled. One is in the conventional location on the head and the other is vibration isolated under the handle bar pad. I have a switch to select:
1 : DCS on to protect from bad gas ect during trail riding
2 : Dummy DCS for drag raciing my buddies ect with Vents in airbox for leaner jetting.
In the centre of my council...The top DCS light flashes on startup with stock DCS and the bottom one[P for POWER] flashes on startup with the dummy selected so I don't forget wich one I am using!
With the high bars I only have the top light in my line of sight when riding.
I have Polaris TMX 38 carbs that have a TPS. Because the 38s have far more throttle travel, I have found the Full throttle TPS voltage output is too high for proper full throttle performance[it acts like too rich jetting] so I have a TPS mounted with a fixed voltage that matches what the stock 33s would have had at full throttle.[approx 3.1 volts]
So again for racing my buddies I plug into the fixed TPS and for normal trail riding I plug into the variable one on the carb rack.
My sled is long travelled and a 144" and I ride with Apexs, Mod Nitros, 800 ETECs, and occasionally a massaged TCAT ect... so I need to use all my tricks to beat these guys!
Prior to lining up on lake I put the carb vents in the airbox, switch to the dummy DCS, and plug in my fixed TPS and watch them disapper in my mirrors!
Works for me!
That is by far the most tricked out trail SRX I've ever seen (performance wise)
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SSB... you are one clever dude! NICE!