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rnoswal · 09-16-2005, 01:50 PM

I think that because that is a high spot in the cooling system that any air in the system will stay in that area until it all gets purged out. I know it might be a little work but having a temp guage that has numbers on it instead of the stock guage will give you a better read on temps. The stock one is so vague. Just make sure your shroud is on and the fan clutch is working and that you have a good radiator cap on so it can purge the system of air.

I am sure there are more opinions from some of the more experienced owners though, but that is some of my thinking on the sound. It could also be a noise that the idle control valve makes when the engine shuts off. It makes a similar noise but it is on the intake up high. Keep us informed.

Russ

bigal0043 · 09-16-2005, 01:53 PM

k i was just worried that i blew the hg or something... after only like 2 days...

but yea i dont have a new radiator cap on there it is the same one as when i bought the car... any recommendations on a good one that i could pick up at like autozone or something?

nickvash0104 · 09-16-2005, 01:59 PM

Autozone caps are like $8 for a standard cap; I don't reccommend buying them as they go bad in about 3 months.

I'd say to spring for an aftermarket or a TRD cap

bigal0043 · 09-16-2005, 02:08 PM

cool thanks for the reply...

i am going up to the drag strip tonight... first time ever to drag anyone have any tips???

like when to launch ..shift points ..etc??
oh yea anyone have a link for someone who sells short shifters??? its such a long throw from 2nd to 3rd

car is a 87 turbo manual.....

rnoswal · 09-16-2005, 02:16 PM

Plus go for one, radiator cap, that holds the most psi, just to keep the water in if you are drag racing it.

Russ

bigal0043 · 09-16-2005, 05:08 PM

another question.... my intercooler pipe near the turbo is getting hot what kind of heat wrap is the best to wrap the ic pipe????

also what does everyone launch at when they drag??? i was thinking at 5500 rpms but i am on a stock clutch

SupraMan1784 · 09-16-2005, 06:21 PM

5500rpm on a stock clutch...u can launch at that speed a couple times, but be wary its still stock so it might start slipping at the end of the night depending on teh amount of runs u do, as for shift points, im not sure about stock anymore since my ecu has been reflashed so its different, i have a higher redline and a larger powerband, but basically i try and shift towards the end of the powerband, somewhere near redline, if its your first time, i suggest short shifting the first couple rounds before you actually try and pinpointing the shifts...trust me a misshift is badd, for short shifters try b&m not because thats wut i have but its pretty reliable and well made, and there is less effort when going from gear to gear, look at ractive as well as twm...or is tmw...dont remember, for your last question on heat wrap, i use stuff from designengineering.com, i use their exhaust wraps on my headers, i dont really use it for the ic...doubt it would make a difference but take look at let me know

09-16-2005, 01:59 PM	#3
nickvash0104 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 78	Autozone caps are like $8 for a standard cap; I don't reccommend buying them as they go bad in about 3 months. I'd say to spring for an aftermarket or a TRD cap __________________ Black '87 N/A Auto

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09-16-2005, 01:50 PM	#1
rnoswal Lexus & 550's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bossier City LA Posts: 556	I think that because that is a high spot in the cooling system that any air in the system will stay in that area until it all gets purged out. I know it might be a little work but having a temp guage that has numbers on it instead of the stock guage will give you a better read on temps. The stock one is so vague. Just make sure your shroud is on and the fan clutch is working and that you have a good radiator cap on so it can purge the system of air. I am sure there are more opinions from some of the more experienced owners though, but that is some of my thinking on the sound. It could also be a noise that the idle control valve makes when the engine shuts off. It makes a similar noise but it is on the intake up high. Keep us informed. Russ

09-16-2005, 01:53 PM	#2
bigal0043 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plattsburgh,NY Posts: 85	k i was just worried that i blew the hg or something... after only like 2 days... but yea i dont have a new radiator cap on there it is the same one as when i bought the car... any recommendations on a good one that i could pick up at like autozone or something?

09-16-2005, 02:08 PM	#4
bigal0043 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plattsburgh,NY Posts: 85	cool thanks for the reply... i am going up to the drag strip tonight... first time ever to drag anyone have any tips??? like when to launch ..shift points ..etc?? oh yea anyone have a link for someone who sells short shifters??? its such a long throw from 2nd to 3rd car is a 87 turbo manual.....

09-16-2005, 02:16 PM	#5
rnoswal Lexus & 550's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bossier City LA Posts: 556	Plus go for one, radiator cap, that holds the most psi, just to keep the water in if you are drag racing it. Russ

09-16-2005, 05:08 PM	#6
bigal0043 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Plattsburgh,NY Posts: 85	another question.... my intercooler pipe near the turbo is getting hot what kind of heat wrap is the best to wrap the ic pipe???? also what does everyone launch at when they drag??? i was thinking at 5500 rpms but i am on a stock clutch

09-16-2005, 06:21 PM	#7
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	5500rpm on a stock clutch...u can launch at that speed a couple times, but be wary its still stock so it might start slipping at the end of the night depending on teh amount of runs u do, as for shift points, im not sure about stock anymore since my ecu has been reflashed so its different, i have a higher redline and a larger powerband, but basically i try and shift towards the end of the powerband, somewhere near redline, if its your first time, i suggest short shifting the first couple rounds before you actually try and pinpointing the shifts...trust me a misshift is badd, for short shifters try b&m not because thats wut i have but its pretty reliable and well made, and there is less effort when going from gear to gear, look at ractive as well as twm...or is tmw...dont remember, for your last question on heat wrap, i use stuff from designengineering.com, i use their exhaust wraps on my headers, i dont really use it for the ic...doubt it would make a difference but take look at let me know