I just bought an EWP!
I just bought an EWP! ....Meziere, of course. In red!
I suspect it does not come with a thermostat or wiring/relay. Nevertheless, I can't wait for it to arrive!
I'll install it in the coming weeks and might be able to do a before/after dyno run. We'll see.
I suspect it does not come with a thermostat or wiring/relay. Nevertheless, I can't wait for it to arrive!
I'll install it in the coming weeks and might be able to do a before/after dyno run. We'll see.
It does not come with a relay, and you are correct, it does not come with a thermostat. The thermostats are cheap, though, as they use the old style small block chevy thermostats which are like $5 or so from Napa.
I spent a lot of time doing a lot of detail work to make my install nice and neat, but it came out really nice.
I spent a lot of time doing a lot of detail work to make my install nice and neat, but it came out really nice.
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
It does not come with a relay, and you are correct, it does not come with a thermostat. The thermostats are cheap, though, as they use the old style small block chevy thermostats which are like $5 or so from Napa.
I spent a lot of time doing a lot of detail work to make my install nice and neat, but it came out really nice.
I spent a lot of time doing a lot of detail work to make my install nice and neat, but it came out really nice.
Thanks for the help.
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
So... what's the point of this on a non-race car?
And there's no way this mod will cause a cop to give me a ticket heh.
Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
Eh, cost/benefit ratio on this one is QUITE slim. But, the latter excuse more than justifies it.
Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
Eh, cost/benefit ratio on this one is QUITE slim. But, the latter excuse more than justifies it.
With the pump, I got a decent price on it and just happened to have the money.
It will provide a nice benifit if I hot lap the car (rare). The reduced drag will free up around ~7 rwhp/5 rwtq ...(dyno is courtesy of Thunder Racing.)
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Different strokes for different folks. I actually got mine because it makes my tuning a little easier/more stable.
Are you guys actually going to wire it up on a switch? Or are you going to do a 12v source. I have mine on a 12v source so i can still cool mine down without the car on by turning the key on. That way, there's no chance me ever forgetting to turn on the switch. I see much lower temps than with stock, much much better in stop n go traffic.
Originally Posted by SiL3NtXWS6
Are you guys actually going to wire it up on a switch? Or are you going to do a 12v source. I have mine on a 12v source so i can still cool mine down without the car on by turning the key on. That way, there's no chance me ever forgetting to turn on the switch. I see much lower temps than with stock, much much better in stop n go traffic.
Now here's a question for you guys...those that have them, did you drill holes in the thermostat or not? I actually had issues when I did that (it would never warm up, and if it did get warm sitting in traffic, it would cool down to like 140* driving down the interstate in a matter of minutes).
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The installer drilled the holes - but I had him install a 180 rather than a 160 - and yes the cars runs very cool when cruising. Personally I think a 160 is too cool based on what Vincii and others say.
As for the install - make sure to wire tie the wiring harness even if it looks like it won't get into the belts and cut through.
A second installer didn't tie the harness down again and the belts cut through the harness. An EWP isn't much good without electricity.
If I had to do it again - I think $450 + plus labor is better spent elsewhere to gain 5-6 hp - and doubt that much in city driving - at 22-2500 rpm - where the engine rpm spends most of its time.
Being able to cool the car down - however - is nice if you race.
On uploads and downloads - no switch - I just pull the fuse - making sure to plug it back again before starting the car - been there done that.
As for the install - make sure to wire tie the wiring harness even if it looks like it won't get into the belts and cut through.
A second installer didn't tie the harness down again and the belts cut through the harness. An EWP isn't much good without electricity.
If I had to do it again - I think $450 + plus labor is better spent elsewhere to gain 5-6 hp - and doubt that much in city driving - at 22-2500 rpm - where the engine rpm spends most of its time.
Being able to cool the car down - however - is nice if you race.
On uploads and downloads - no switch - I just pull the fuse - making sure to plug it back again before starting the car - been there done that.
It goes in tomorrow. I'm going to hook it up so it comes on when with the ignition switch. I like to keep things simple and neat.
I picked up some shrink tubing, colored wire, and a four wire relay. The relay is actually for running headlamps and handles 30 amps. I hope it works lol.
I picked up some shrink tubing, colored wire, and a four wire relay. The relay is actually for running headlamps and handles 30 amps. I hope it works lol.
Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
Eh, cost/benefit ratio on this one is QUITE slim. But, the latter excuse more than justifies it.
so is an UD pulley. i only gained 2rwhp... so this is the same thing. $100 per 1rwhp.
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Mine is wired to a relay, and the relay is triggered by the same wire that triggers the fuel pump to come on (so it is on when the fuel pump is running). I didn't want it draining my battery when I have my key in the on position to upload a new tune to my PCM.
Now here's a question for you guys...those that have them, did you drill holes in the thermostat or not? I actually had issues when I did that (it would never warm up, and if it did get warm sitting in traffic, it would cool down to like 140* driving down the interstate in a matter of minutes).
Now here's a question for you guys...those that have them, did you drill holes in the thermostat or not? I actually had issues when I did that (it would never warm up, and if it did get warm sitting in traffic, it would cool down to like 140* driving down the interstate in a matter of minutes).
I drilled holes in it.
It's in. 
All went smoothly except I had to grind a bit off the bottom of the throttle body's cam. I used the 180 deg thermostat and I did not drill wholes through it. The car is running just a smidgen cooler than when it was stock. I may try a 160 or maybe drill a couple holes in the 180. I may also install a manual override for the fan control.
All went smoothly except I had to grind a bit off the bottom of the throttle body's cam. I used the 180 deg thermostat and I did not drill wholes through it. The car is running just a smidgen cooler than when it was stock. I may try a 160 or maybe drill a couple holes in the 180. I may also install a manual override for the fan control.