Experimenting with Intake Air Temp. Request for comments.

SouthArk370Z · 03-07-2013, 06:56 PM

The 4-channel temperature logger came in today.

I was able to install drivers and talk to the logger on my desk and laptop computers. Unfortunately, it does not timestamp the data, so synching with OBD data may be tricky. Waiting on the probes now.

SouthArk370Z · 04-03-2013, 06:27 PM

I finally got the temperature probes installed and working. One probe next to the car's ambient sensor, one at the intake inlet, and the other two are in the engine compartment near the MAF and TB (I'll have to drill some holes to get them into the duct). I thought the engine was cold, but the engine compartment probes says it's still a few degrees above ambient. Waiting for it to cool down so I can compare the four probes.

I have most of the right side duct insulated - just need to do something about the corrugated part - and have started on the left side duct.

SouthArk370Z · 05-30-2013, 08:48 AM

Due to health problems, this project has been moved to the bottom of my priority list. If anyone has a use for the temperature logger (and probes), I'll let it go for a self-addressed, pre-paid box. PM me.

Sh0velMan · 05-30-2013, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Due to health problems, this project has been moved to the bottom of my priority list. If anyone has a use for the temperature logger (and probes), I'll let it go for S&H or a pre-paid box. PM me.

I'll take it

juld0zer · 01-18-2014, 09:29 AM

mate, i hope your health has been ok. look after yourself

it's been a while since i've been on this thread but i have some updates to share:

AEM CAI installed for 3 days but removed it due to very disappointing performance. The car ran like a dog. Shifting was sloppy and jerky. Suffered extremely badly in the Sydney summer heat. I could barely overtake econoboxes and trucks. Timing was being pulled that much. I think it was a bad design. the air filters are located in dead zones. zilch fresh air. RHS is right next to the blazing hot power steering lines. Hated driving the car. I experienced intake temps over 56*c with an ambient around 38*c. I might be expecting too much but is it too much to expect at least an on par with stock level of performance and driveability?

Couldn't wait to put the stock system back on and the difference was night and day. I could love driving my car again!

The best i can get with the stock intake is 5 degrees celsius above the ambient temp displayed on the dash. This is at 50-60kmh and above, ambient at 28*c or less. once ambient goes up, the delta changes. No changes to my airboxes. The are as per my previous post in may. I cant remember if i mentioned i have flex duct jammed inside each snorkel/duct which reaches to the same position as the Stillen G3 CAI filters. This helped delay the ingestion of hot air when stationary.

Next step for me was to find some foil backed bubble wrap type insulation material and wrap the accordion pipe and the airboxes depending on space. Good reports on other forums.

03-07-2013, 06:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	The 4-channel temperature logger came in today. I was able to install drivers and talk to the logger on my desk and laptop computers. Unfortunately, it does not timestamp the data, so synching with OBD data may be tricky. Waiting on the probes now. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

04-03-2013, 06:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	I finally got the temperature probes installed and working. One probe next to the car's ambient sensor, one at the intake inlet, and the other two are in the engine compartment near the MAF and TB (I'll have to drill some holes to get them into the duct). I thought the engine was cold, but the engine compartment probes says it's still a few degrees above ambient. Waiting for it to cool down so I can compare the four probes. I have most of the right side duct insulated - just need to do something about the corrugated part - and have started on the left side duct. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-30-2013, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324199	Due to health problems, this project has been moved to the bottom of my priority list. If anyone has a use for the temperature logger (and probes), I'll let it go for a self-addressed, pre-paid box. PM me. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 05-30-2013 at 10:45 AM. Reason: Removed S&H option. Self-addressed, pre-paid box required.

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01-18-2014, 09:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
juld0zer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 428 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 140	mate, i hope your health has been ok. look after yourself it's been a while since i've been on this thread but i have some updates to share: AEM CAI installed for 3 days but removed it due to very disappointing performance. The car ran like a dog. Shifting was sloppy and jerky. Suffered extremely badly in the Sydney summer heat. I could barely overtake econoboxes and trucks. Timing was being pulled that much. I think it was a bad design. the air filters are located in dead zones. zilch fresh air. RHS is right next to the blazing hot power steering lines. Hated driving the car. I experienced intake temps over 56c with an ambient around 38c. I might be expecting too much but is it too much to expect at least an on par with stock level of performance and driveability? Couldn't wait to put the stock system back on and the difference was night and day. I could love driving my car again! The best i can get with the stock intake is 5 degrees celsius above the ambient temp displayed on the dash. This is at 50-60kmh and above, ambient at 28*c or less. once ambient goes up, the delta changes. No changes to my airboxes. The are as per my previous post in may. I cant remember if i mentioned i have flex duct jammed inside each snorkel/duct which reaches to the same position as the Stillen G3 CAI filters. This helped delay the ingestion of hot air when stationary. Next step for me was to find some foil backed bubble wrap type insulation material and wrap the accordion pipe and the airboxes depending on space. Good reports on other forums.