The PRL intercooler and 27won scoop actually play a huge role in ECT's. The bar and plate design blocks a lot of the needed airflow, and the scoop only makes it worse. I'd recommend to lose the scoop, and check out the PRL or Gruppe M intake since they have a dual intake source instead of just the single source like the factory box. I managed to overheat my completely stock car on track with just a PRL intercooler installed, and Gridzilla also has a video where he tried the 27won scoop on track, and immediately took it off afterwards.
That's normal when the thermostat is completely opened. Well designed cooling systems have a small temp difference and low average core temp. When you see larger separation, it usually means the thermostat is partially closed because ECT1 is already low enough.
Hmm, good take. I'm really wondering if an aftermarket intercooler is necessary. Hondata said that Honda's racing reverted back to stock because throttle response worsened. Now the intercooler is blocking the radiator and in your case, you overheated on track with it. Would you recommend the PRL intercooler for street driving?
The PRL intercooler will work fine for street driving.
Great stuff @terranceIt really depends on the driving condition. ECT2 will climb very quickly and come very close to ECT1 in stop start traffic/low air flow situations at which point the fan will kick in to control ECT2.
ECT2 should drop quite quickly once travelling above 80kph/50mph and sufficient air flow is achieved.
Below is a capture of the delta during a 80kph cruise, do be advised that these are metric system numbers.
You are not tracking your car, so it will all be good. The main concerns are maximum airflow to the radiator at hot ambient temps at the track.
Ahhhh, so it is ideal for my daily and will help keep the temps lower for highway pulls and not prolonged track runs. Got it
Yes that is why I recommended it for you. For the track an Ideal setup would be a larger scoop that barely creeps out more but does not obstruct airflow.
