I have had my m62b44 in an e30 for going on 4 years...just last year I swapped to a new shell, and when I did, I notched the frame and added AC.
AC works great...car always runs cool when driving in normal conditions...occasional spirited driving (between 3/8 and 1/2)...however...
If I sit still with the AC on for more than a couple minutes, it will start creeping up toward 3/4...also, I recently started AutoX'ing this car...and after two or so runs it will be up to 3/4...if I let it sit and run, it will cool itself down. It did the same at AutoX when in the last shell.
I have been wanting to do a track day, but honestly don't trust it. Also...when sitting in traffic in the Florida heat (when you need AC the most) I have to turn it off.
I have an OBD1 converted m62b44 running an m60 water pump, m70 thermostat, Mishimoto Z3M radiator, stock aux fan, running full time on high speed.
There is no room to fit a fan between the engine and radiator...perhaps two tiny ones, but not sure they'd help more than they would restrict. The stock Aux fan works better than the 16" SPAL I used to have...loud as hell...but not sure if there is something stronger.
My car is going for paint soon...so I even considered some type of hood vent...but not sure if it would help.
Sorry for the book...interested in your recommendations.
TLDR: My m62 runs hot after autox or with ac in traffic...HELP! lol
Pic of the car for reference.
AC works great...car always runs cool when driving in normal conditions...occasional spirited driving (between 3/8 and 1/2)...however...
If I sit still with the AC on for more than a couple minutes, it will start creeping up toward 3/4...also, I recently started AutoX'ing this car...and after two or so runs it will be up to 3/4...if I let it sit and run, it will cool itself down. It did the same at AutoX when in the last shell.
I have been wanting to do a track day, but honestly don't trust it. Also...when sitting in traffic in the Florida heat (when you need AC the most) I have to turn it off.
I have an OBD1 converted m62b44 running an m60 water pump, m70 thermostat, Mishimoto Z3M radiator, stock aux fan, running full time on high speed.
There is no room to fit a fan between the engine and radiator...perhaps two tiny ones, but not sure they'd help more than they would restrict. The stock Aux fan works better than the 16" SPAL I used to have...loud as hell...but not sure if there is something stronger.
My car is going for paint soon...so I even considered some type of hood vent...but not sure if it would help.
Sorry for the book...interested in your recommendations.
TLDR: My m62 runs hot after autox or with ac in traffic...HELP! lol
Pic of the car for reference.
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