Pipercross Q + It's getting HOT HOT HOT

ozgsi16v · Post by **ozgsi16v** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 5:49 pm

TNX for replies to my post. Ordered a Pipercross Induction kit today for Corsa B GSi $195 (Â£83). Have been quoted euro 550 for LEXMAUL RAM AIR. Is this OK?? Is fitting of either tricky??

Wallet now in bad shape. Had cambelts, pullies, oil seals, full service with plugs and filters done 2day. $A930 (Â£395) at Holden dealer which is an HSV service centre (check it out - Holden Special Vehicles - www.hsv.com.au - nice cars). Still, at least i got a nice stamp in service book.

Summer\'s coming down here and my GSi doesn\'t like traffic when it\'s 38 degrees. Neither do I. LOL

Air con fitted in mine, which takes even more room in that massive engine bay. NE1 got any recommendations. bigger fan/second fan mods done?? it\'s only when i\'m stuck in traffic it gets pretty warm (never o\'heated). Mate suggested smaller battery, or moving it to boot, to give engine more breathing space.

Joff · Post by **Joff** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:03 pm

As long as your fan is kicking in, I wouldn\'t worry to be honest.
You could get a cooler running thermostat, so the fan starts sooner or wire in an override switch to turn it on when you feel necessary.

I used to sit in traffic going in an out of London and it would always kick in a dozen times or so.

punkheadgray · Post by **punkheadgray** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:08 pm

^^yeah it\'ll be ok, mines always cutting in and out in the summer, the vaux temperature gauge on mine goes really hot before the fan cuts in.... but that seems to be the way with vaux. i did once see a fan switch with an adjuster on it so you could play around with how soon the fan cut in.
....i might work on making something like that myself actually

Pablo · Post by **Pablo** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:36 pm

My Temp Gauge goes 3 qauters in befor the fan kicks in.

Mine must kick in 5-6times when stuck in traffic.

punkheadgray · Post by **punkheadgray** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:05 pm

^^^thats nothing to worry about matey

i do tend to turn the car off when im sitting in traffic thats not moving, specially in summer. the heat that comes threw the footwells from the bigger engine is unbelivable... phew!

Pablo · Post by **Pablo** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:10 pm

Melting Feet in the corsa can\'t be good.

dan. t · Post by **dan. t** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:44 pm

550euros is cheap for lexmaul induction, mantzel want 760euros for their powerbox

Joff · Post by **Joff** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:04 pm

Plus Mantzel ideally needs a chip... so add more dollar!

neawm · Post by **neawm** » Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:00 pm

every1 i know with a corsa always comments on how hot it gets before the fan kicks in, including mine! dont worry bout it m8!

broster · Post by **broster** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 8:30 am

punk, i wouldnt turn the engine off when in traffic, keep it running that way the water is coolng the engine still rather than just getting hotter and hotter