Grill Block (upper or lower, full or partial?)

[jeff88]

Originally Posted by BamZipPow

You will have to try different ways to find out what's gonna work fer yer setup. I went with an adjustable grill block initially but had to go with a static setup as that's what my skill set determined.

Ok thanks. That is why I want to get static ones on first to figure out what will be best. The UG will also help with that a ton!

[BamZipPow]

I installed some thermo probes under the hood just to git an idea of what the temps were before I started my grill blocking.

You can use a digital meat thermometer or some 12V digital ones off of eBay.

[jeff88]

I've been looking for some thermo probes, but can't seem to find any that would work. They all seem to only read to around 125-150 degrees. Ideally I would have the probe setup in the engine bay with a wire through the firewall and a display in the cabin, so I can see it in real time.

Do you have a link to the one you have or the one I am describing.

Thanks!

[BamZipPow]

Here's a basic one from China...up to 257°F, red LED display, sensor is about 6' long, and costs about $14 shipped.
F C Digital LED Car Temperature Meter Thermometer 55 125°C DS18B20 Sensor 2M | eBay

Here's one that's blue and has a 10' sensor length...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/370781731425

I have an industrial setup that wasn't cheap...Love systems.

[aerohead]

Originally Posted by jeff88

I've been looking for some thermo probes, but can't seem to find any that would work. They all seem to only read to around 125-150 degrees. Ideally I would have the probe setup in the engine bay with a wire through the firewall and a display in the cabin, so I can see it in real time.

Do you have a link to the one you have or the one I am describing.

Thanks!

A search of your area may turn up a business which deals in scientific instruments.
They would have something like a FLUKE brand,digital thermometer and the thermocouples which feed the 'data' to it.
These have the useful temperature range we're interested in.
Also,thermocouples can be potted into epoxy and embedded in drain plugs 'n such.
With a rotary switch to select a 'source',all feeds can go to the single digital thermometer.You can monitor virtually all aspects of your vehicle's critical temps including coolant.
Wholesale-only HVAC supply houses will also carry instruments,but they typically do not sell to the general public.A business card is helpful there.

[Smurf]

I recently got the Ultra-Gauge, and immediately saw benefits. Seeing 8 critical gauges on one page, in stark contrast at a brief glance... invaluable. I started with six gauges on one page: Instant MPG, Trip MPG, Throttle Position %, Engine Load %, Coolant Temp F*, and horsepower. Recently expanded to 8.

Also, if you're more interested in saving money than pretty mounting, opt for just the bracket and not the windshield mounts, etc. Then go to a local hardware store, find the small 90* angle brackets about 1/2" wide, 1" long each side. It fits perfectly into the bracket on the UG, still allows use of the UG buttons, and you can screw it in, Velcro, tape, whatever. Maybe 58 cents.

[2000mc]

i thought there was a thread on this a few years ago... i think the jist of it was generally if there is a top and bottom opening, close off the top opening first

i wouldnt worry about thermo probes personally, but i didnt block my grill until i had a scan gauge. i think engine coolant temp is the primary concern.

i'm running a compete block, but behind my bumper there is a gap, and the factory airdam at the bottom of the radiator scoops up all the air my car needs under any conditions