P1x procharger getting hot?

[P1xcomps550]

I have a p1x procharger kit with the stage 2 intercooler. My coolant temp never gets over 212 but my cylinder head temps get around 234 in stop and go traffic and 215-220 when doing 80 down the highway on an 80 degree day. I still have the factory procharger tune thru the diablo sport tuner that comes with the kit. I installed a 170 reische thermostat and when I upload the tune it allows me to change the fan temp, which I put to 180, but I am still seeing the same temps. Thoughts? I asked a few Facebook groups and I got answers of thats way to hot and then some people saying it sounds normal. Just looking for other feedback Thanks!

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[Dominant1]

Yes that’s way to hot. I have a D1x stage 2 with a 170 Reisch thermostat and its no where near that hot.. mine is professionally tuned.

 

[sabtaj1]

How long has the kit been on? has it been like that since install? Does the heat work? antifreeze is full? sounds like air bubble or a tube is blocked/kinked... overflow tank getting fire hot? Once cooled down pull cap and give the big hoses a squeeze and see if the level is moving. T stat in correctly? havent had mine apart so I dunno if its possible to mess that up.

 

[P1xcomps550]

How long has the kit been on? has it been like that since install? Does the heat work? antifreeze is full? sounds like air bubble or a tube is blocked/kinked... overflow tank getting fire hot? Once cooled down pull cap and give the big hoses a squeeze and see if the level is moving. T stat in correctly? havent had mine apart so I dunno if its possible to mess that up.

Kit has been on a year. Yes, its been like that. Antifreeze is full. I just changed out the stock thermostat for the 170 2 days ago thinking it would help and it didn't change anything. I plan to tear it back out after a few days and double check it. 1st I am running it a little to see if there is an air pocket somewhere. I've burped the hoses the level in the overflow tank moves.

 

[Dominant1]

What are your transmission temps when it that hot?

 

[Chris Barnes]

Make sure your lower radiator hose isn't kinked. I had similar issues and it actually turned out to be the Reiche stat. I replaced with the stocker and now it runs 205 cylinder head temp max. I too was seeing temps in the 230's and just this simple change made the difference for me.

 

[P1xcomps550]

What are your transmission temps when it that hot?

Never saw it go over 208

 

[P1xcomps550]

Make sure your lower radiator hose isn't kinked. I had similar issues and it actually turned out to be the Reiche stat. I replaced with the stocker and now it runs 205 cylinder head temp max. I too was seeing temps in the 230's and just this simple change made the difference for me.

I just took the stock one out and replaced with the Reiche. Cylinder head temps were the same before as they are now.

 

[ahl395]

Are these temps with A/C on or off?

If with A/C on, they're pretty normal compared to what I've seen. If A/C is off they're definitely on the high side.

 

[P1xcomps550]

Are these temps with A/C on or off?

If with A/C on, they're pretty normal compared to what I've seen. If A/C is off they're definitely on the high side.

AC off

 

[Jackson1320]

You probably have a air bubble. Probably in the heater hoses. You need to get the front of the car up as high as you can and burp the system and top it off

 

[Jackson1320]

Did you figure it out

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