Higher Charge air temps

[chadhtx40]

Now that I'm running the Vargas S2 I am noticing about a 10-15 degree higher charge air temps especially at idle. Do you guys wrap your downpipe or even look at a turbo blanket? Is that worthwhile or a waste of money. It is only mid 90's in TX with close to 60% humidity. Going to be close to 100 when I leave today. Last year in the same temps it was lower CATs though. Just curious what extra things I can do to help out. I have the Full Race Intercooler and it does decrease quickly by quite a bit when in boost. Should I even have concern as I'm hitting about 150-153 max just putting around and idle at stop lights. It does get down to 120's quick though. Maybe I'm just not comfortable with these readings yet.

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[solodogg]

there's nothing you can do to decrease the temperature of stagnant air without the help of an outside cooling source. You would need a water to air intercooler to keep the temps down while the vehicle is not in motion, or barely moving. As long as your temperatures are dropping like a brick once you start moving, that's about as good as it's going to get.

 

[af3]

Sorry for being off subject, but being from Texas how're you liking the green filter? I'm thinking about replacing my Cobb high flow filter with the green filter. Read a lot of good reviews for it.

 

[chadhtx40]

Works fine. I went from MAP CAI to Airaid tube, stock ford box, and drop-in green filter. It does a lot better then the MAP CAI I had.

Agreed nothing you can do when car is at a stand still. AC has such a huge affect on the CATs as well. Drove home yesterday with Windows down and noticed about a 10-15 degree difference. I really haven't tested that before.

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