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[question] I Have Just Installed A Split Dump Pipe, And My Engine Bay Seems To Be Running Hotter Than Usual

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Hi all,

My apologies if this has already been posted, but i failed to find it in a search.

I've just had a split dump pipe (Flying Performance) installed today by my dad (thanks dad!) and myself.

One thing that seems mildly concerning is it seems as though after a 45 minute drive, the engine bay is hotter than usual- particularly the area close to the turbo.

I've got a Series 2 R33 GTS-T. The only other mods are the $22 boost controller (dialed in at approx 9 PSI), Catco 3" hi-flow cat (came with car), 3" catback exhaust.

It doesn't appear that any coolant levels have dropped, and performance is fantastic (much smoother power delivery and rev's)- i'm just concerned about the temperature.

The stock temperature guage didn't go any higher than just about the middle.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

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its probs a thinner material and/or not as good at holding the heat in compared to the standard steel ones, therefore will let out more heat...

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its probs a thinner material and/or not as good at holding the heat in compared to the standard steel ones, therefore will let out more heat...

spot on

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Thanks guys- will do!

I probably won't get a chance till next weekend, so just in the meantime- is running it as it is now detrimental or unsafe? Either for the car, performance or the engine?

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Thanks guys- will do!

I probably won't get a chance till next weekend, so just in the meantime- is running it as it is now detrimental or unsafe? Either for the car, performance or the engine?

Quite fine to run it like that mate, i was running a s/s manifold and dump off my s15 a while ago for over a year.

Heat wrap is the best idea but you already put the pipe on so would be a bit of a bugger to remove it again but ohhhh well, you gotta do what you gotta do!

???? keeping more heat in with wrap may increase the chance of s/s cracking; especially with poor quality welding and grade.

Anyone have experience with this?

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