Am I running too hot?
04-25-2001, 06:35 AM
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I had something similar happen. The smell I got wa like a melting plastic and it was very strong.
My problem was that a piece of I don't know drop cloth plastic had gotten stuck under my car by the muffler. It began to melt and the smell was very strong. What a pain to clean up when I found it.
04-25-2001, 05:47 PM
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About 240F, may have peaked at 245. Highest I've ever seen it.
Usually doesn't go much higher than 230-235 in the summer, if I'm getting on it a lot on the street. But this was much more sustained, *****-to-the-walls, driving than my usual. 
Under normal driving with just an occasional blast of boost it's pretty much rock solid at 225 once fully warmed up (takes a while in the winter).
I use Mobil 1 10W-30, if that makes a difference.
Paul
Under normal driving with just an occasional blast of boost it's pretty much rock solid at 225 once fully warmed up (takes a while in the winter).
I use Mobil 1 10W-30, if that makes a difference.
Paul
04-25-2001, 10:15 PM
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Those temps sound okay.
I've actually reached 250 on track. But I don't get that glowing red. I may get a little glow in the turbo housing, but not the whole thing like you describe.
Best of luck with it,
Rich
Best of luck with it,
Rich
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