How Hot ??

  1. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS
    #1
    Hey guys,

    Just a quick question.

    What kind of temps do manifolds get up to on average?

    Cheers
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #2
    i couldnt find anything exact on the manifold, but Most cars thermostats are set for about 90C or 190F. They turn on the cooling fans between 104-107C or 220-225F. Older cars used lower temps. The engine temp doesn't mean the under hood temp is the same and every car will be different due to design or location of the part you want the temp of. Close to the exhaust manifold will be hottest as the manifold is hotter than the engine coolant.


    correct me if im wrong with anything, or completly wrong , googled ^^^^
  3. Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 132
    #3
    I've no idea of exact temperatures but even after your car has been on 30 seconds, it fucking hurts
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5
    #4
    im not being funny but why touch the manifold when hot ? lol (2nd and 3rd degree burns) imo
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS
    #5
    lol, yea i wouldnt advise touching it even after a few seconds tbh!

    Reason im asking is, just going to be spraying my manifold, got some VERY high temp paint, withstands temps up to 500 oC so should be ok!

    Tried to get it in Kawasaki Green but no luck lol so silver will do

    Thanks guys