Reducing Under Hood Temps

[JDAlphin]

I recently purchased a 2016 EBM and am looking for ways to reduce under hood temperatures. It's been in the low to mid 90's recently and IAT's hover 10-25 degrees higher than ambient when driving around town in 35-45mph areas. If I'm traveling for an extended period of time or in the 55+ range, IAT's will eventually drop to about ambient. Are there any known ways to reduce under hood temps? I know I'm going to wrap my down pipe when I get around to ordering one.

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[ypena02]

vented hood.

 

[JDAlphin]

vented hood.

Haha, that was my initial thought. Is the 5.0 hood vented? I can't remember.

I found a tru-fiber hood in both fiberglass and CF that is vented with a slight cowl...I just can't justify spending 600-1200 bucks on a hood right now.

 

[mtpavelka]

I like this hood. DON'T like the price.

http://cortexracing.com/product/2015-ford-mustang-tiger-racing-louvered-hood-carbon-fiber/

 

[JDAlphin]

I like this hood. DON'T like the price.

http://cortexracing.com/product/2015-ford-mustang-tiger-racing-louvered-hood-carbon-fiber/

OUCH! That's one sweet looking hood but damn that price. Haha.

 

[mtpavelka]

Fiberglass is ONLY $999

 

[JDAlphin]

Fiberglass is ONLY $999

That's not too bad, but I also like the weight savings and look of CF. Life decisions are hard. Haha.

 

[CustomS550]

Itd be better to have the downpipe coated not wrapped for durability reasons.

 

[JDAlphin]

Itd be better to have the downpipe coated not wrapped for durability reasons.

I'm guessing moisture is a concern? I'll look into having it coated.

 

[CustomS550]

Yeah, man. Either http://swaintech.com or jet-hot.com.

 

[JDAlphin]

Yeah, man. Either http://swaintech.com or jet-hot.com.

Definitely need to look into them then. I know my EBM is just a daily, for now, but I don't like seeing 100-140 degree intake temps on any car. I'm currently in the process of doing the exact same kind of research on my GT before I go about boosting it.

 

[KadenW23]

Yeah I am having this same issue, and have decided to look into similar solutions. I got tires of seeing 130-140 degree intake temps here in texas, so what I decided to do was buy 70 feet of exhaust wrap and a couple cans of high temp ceramic paint from DEI. I will be Wrapping and painting the downpipe, intake, and charge pipes for maximum heat reduction. some may say this will be a little bit of overkill. But 1: It will look very sharp with everything matching under the hood, and 2: I can only keep head away, rather than create it.

If you decide to co this route, I highly suggest getting it coated or painting it. because if you do not, the wrap will hold water and steam until it dries out. Which really only comes into play on the downpipe, because you would have some serious problems if your charge pipes heated up enough to steam water, but if you want to paint everything, I don't see how it could hurt it.

Ill post some progress pictures as it all comes together.

 

[JDAlphin]

Yeah I am having this same issue, and have decided to look into similar solutions. I got tires of seeing 130-140 degree intake temps here in texas, so what I decided to do was buy 70 feet of exhaust wrap and a couple cans of high temp ceramic paint from DEI. I will be Wrapping and painting the downpipe, intake, and charge pipes for maximum heat reduction. some may say this will be a little bit of overkill. But 1: It will look very sharp with everything matching under the hood, and 2: I can only keep head away, rather than create it.

If you decide to co this route, I highly suggest getting it coated or painting it. because if you do not, the wrap will hold water and steam until it dries out. Which really only comes into play on the downpipe, because you would have some serious problems if your charge pipes heated up enough to steam water, but if you want to paint everything, I don't see how it could hurt it.

Ill post some progress pictures as it all comes together.

Definitely. Would like too see some test results after the fact as well. A buddy of mine who has a s197 with an aluminator 5.0 has gone so far as to use gold foil in certain spots. I'll dig around and see if I can't find some pictures and/or get some info from him about it.

 

[Ron@cp-e]

I have a turbo blanket and my downpipe and exhaust are 2000 degree ceramic coated

 

[KadenW23]

I have a turbo blanket and my downpipe and exhaust are 2000 degree ceramic coated

Ive read mixed reviews on both ceramic coating and exhaust wraps.

Do you know where I can get a turbo blanket to take the place of the stock heat shield? I do not have an upgraded turbo and do not plan on getting one. but I don't really know what to go off of when looking for a turbo blanket that will work!

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