RCZ's 370Z Journal.

RCZ · 07-02-2010, 05:15 PM

Im looking for a thermometer, that's why I ask. Let me know if your wireless grill one works...

370Zsteve · 07-02-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Im looking for a thermometer, that's why I ask. Let me know if your wireless grill one works...

I know you guys are serious, and it will probably work, but I'm still laughing.

shumby · 07-02-2010, 05:20 PM

ya the temps get pretty hot in therre. i am thinking it is time for a vented hood

spearfish25 · 07-02-2010, 08:16 PM

I should have some numbers after my drive in the morning.

shumby · 07-02-2010, 08:55 PM

^^^ ya his HP numbers are great but interesting to see a lower TQ number then i got. Now could I take RCZ from a dig with only 6 PSI of boost. ahahahahahahahaha

HP Logic · 07-05-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby

^^^ ya his HP numbers are great but interesting to see a lower TQ number then i got. Now could I take RCZ from a dig with only 6 PSI of boost. ahahahahahahahaha

you really cant compare without getting on the same dyno....but if your car were much lighter than his and you had a really good launch it would be possible to beat him even with less power...

Josh@STILLEN · 07-02-2010, 09:19 PM

Works great in the oven.. can't imagine a hot engine bay would be any different.

Ok spearfish.. get a cassarole together, throw it on the engine, hook your themometer up and get to driving already! two birds with one stone!

spearfish25 · 07-02-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh@STILLEN

Works great in the oven.. can't imagine a hot engine bay would be any different.

Ok spearfish.. get a cassarole together, throw it on the engine, hook your themometer up and get to driving already! two birds with one stone!

I'm driving up to our 'Supercar Saturday' car show in the AM. Definitely going to use the ol' thermometer to see the engine bay temps. Prepare to be dazzled people. Hell, I'll even make an HD video for you with my iPhone 4

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RCZ · 07-03-2010, 02:04 PM

wondering how it went.

spearfish25 · 07-03-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

wondering how it went.

Uh yeah, postponed due to holiday weekend craziness. The honest answer is that I was so excited to get up to the supercar event that I forgot the thermometer. As I pulled into the parking lot, it dawned on me that I had completely forgotten. I even had it out on the kitchen counter. Yes, spearfish dropped the ball. I'll post up some info as soon as the holiday festivities settle down. Nothing planned Monday so I'll do a little test then.

RCZ · 07-04-2010, 12:10 PM

haha, ok. I'm gonna pick one up soon too. There's no reason why it shouldnt work.

spearfish25 · 07-05-2010, 03:23 PM

Engine bay temp update.

So there's nothing quick about trying to test these engine bay temps. I did a reading after a 2hr drive in 90F weather (parked the car in my garage). I placed the temp probe on top of the cam cover which seemed like a logical place for relative engine bay temps. With the A/C off and oil temps of ~215F, the probe read 171F. I switched the AC back on (and accessory radiator fan activated) and the temp slowly started to tick back down...however it was a slow process and I lost interest after about 5 minutes at 168F. I'll do it again when I have more time to see where it settles out.

RCZ · 07-05-2010, 05:58 PM

Thanks Spear, I'm interested to see how mine are with the SC. Probably a good bit higher than your 170F. I was hoping to get real time driving temps since that's what really matters.

LunaZ · 07-05-2010, 06:42 PM

Still waiting for the Iron Chef 370Z Edition!

NewYorkJon34 · 07-05-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

Still waiting for the Iron Chef 370Z Edition!

Since I'm a Chef, I'll just call up Nissan and have them get right on that asap, lol

07-02-2010, 05:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	ya the temps get pretty hot in therre. i am thinking it is time for a vented hood __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

07-02-2010, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	I should have some numbers after my drive in the morning. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

07-02-2010, 08:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	^^^ ya his HP numbers are great but interesting to see a lower TQ number then i got. Now could I take RCZ from a dig with only 6 PSI of boost. ahahahahahahahaha __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

07-05-2010, 03:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Engine bay temp update. So there's nothing quick about trying to test these engine bay temps. I did a reading after a 2hr drive in 90F weather (parked the car in my garage). I placed the temp probe on top of the cam cover which seemed like a logical place for relative engine bay temps. With the A/C off and oil temps of ~215F, the probe read 171F. I switched the AC back on (and accessory radiator fan activated) and the temp slowly started to tick back down...however it was a slow process and I lost interest after about 5 minutes at 168F. I'll do it again when I have more time to see where it settles out. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 07-05-2010 at 06:01 PM.

07-05-2010, 06:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 513	Still waiting for the Iron Chef 370Z Edition! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

07-02-2010, 05:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Im looking for a thermometer, that's why I ask. Let me know if your wireless grill one works...

07-02-2010, 09:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Josh@STILLEN The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 1,197 Drives: 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT Rep Power: 534	Works great in the oven.. can't imagine a hot engine bay would be any different. Ok spearfish.. get a cassarole together, throw it on the engine, hook your themometer up and get to driving already! two birds with one stone!

07-03-2010, 02:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	wondering how it went.

07-04-2010, 12:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	haha, ok. I'm gonna pick one up soon too. There's no reason why it shouldnt work.

07-05-2010, 05:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Thanks Spear, I'm interested to see how mine are with the SC. Probably a good bit higher than your 170F. I was hoping to get real time driving temps since that's what really matters.

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