kasi Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 in a couple of weeks, my seven will arrive in aruba, a caribbean island, always around 30 celsius and dry weather conditions. the car is zetec powered 45 DCOE webers, GEMS enigine management box and a complete engine installation kit from Raceline. Any suggestions about oil, carborator set up or anything else to watch out for? Thank you for any tip. Kasi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted November 14, 2003 Share Posted November 14, 2003 Never mind all that. When we drove to Italy this year (Se7ens Tours link in sig) we suffered more than the car. Boy, was it hot..!! Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggors84 Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 With all that wind in Aruba, make sure you have a screen or helmet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slomove Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 30 degrees is pleasant. I drive my Seven in Southern California and summer tends to be on the warm side. But I don't have any special engine setup. I went to a track day last July in Willow Spings/Mojave Desert at , well, around 42 degrees C and used more drinking water than fuel. No problem with the engine, though (Zetec, 45DCOE and Dunnell ECU). I did install a footwell bottom louver to protect my trotters from roasting (wedge-shaped ali box, rear open that sucks air out through a drilled grid) and sealed all gaps in the firewall. That helps a little. Gert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 And if it has a heater fitted, take it out and blank off the holes. It is surprising just how hot the air coming through that can be even with the heater valve off. I drove my Zetec in 42 deg temperatures in France this year with no ill effect on the car. I was like a limp rag by the end of each day though. Brent The Crustacean Popular Front Figthing for the right to swim with other Crustaceans 😬 Zetec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Brent, I had that problem and thought it was the heater holes that were passing hot air, but when I had a good look it turned out to be passing around the rubber grommet where the steering column enters the pedal box Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 I agree that can be another problem area Paul, but certainly the heater holes were responsible for cooking my wifes feet this year until I temporarily blanked them off with duct tape. I did look at the possibility of ducting ambient air into the footwell but it wouldn't have been straightforward. Brent The Crustacean Popular Front Fighting for the right to swim with other Crustaceans 😬 Zetec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I.Mupferit Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Just one other thought, I would look at upgrading to throttle bodies at some stage. I always found the DCOEs very sensitive to temperature increases causing hesitation and stuttering the hotter it got. On TB's this year there was absolutely no problems of that sort and the engine never misbehaved in over 1200 miles of really hot weather driving. Brent The Crustacean Popular Front Fighting for the right to swim with other Crustaceans 😬 Zetec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7enmad Posted November 15, 2003 Share Posted November 15, 2003 Hi Kasi! Agree with most of posts over here. Weather here up to around 43's here in summer. Main problem IS not getting roasted in the car. Water temperature runs constant at around 90C and only rises when in seriously slow traffic or during runs at our local dragstrip. Not had any problems with carbs associated with temperature. However, loss of engine performance with temperature is bugging, which unfortunately is something I cannot measure objectively. You will of course notice this with all engines. As I have a 16Vx in my 7 the loss of power is quite noticeable. You might probably want to go out for blats early on or later in the day to enjoy the car more, or go for short ones. Again, as said before, make sure you drink enough water - if the ambient air is dry you'll be getting dehydrated really fast. Antonella 1998 Caterham Classic (Malta) my site here more photos here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasi Posted November 15, 2003 Author Share Posted November 15, 2003 *cool* Thank you all for the response And Greetings from Aruba ❗ I somebody from this board ever make vacation in Aruba come over here I am the Guy with the Knifes in my hands in the midle of my crew. www.madamejanette.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slomove Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 Oh. forgot that: if you are close to the ocean (I guess that is hard to avoid in Aruba) don't forget the Waxoil. The wind blows the salt spray from the surf pretty far. Gert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-B Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 gert, any chance you could take some pictures of your enhancement. i for one would be interested to see what you've done. if you can't post them to the website, you know my email address. i'd be happy to put them on the web for you if needed... Steve B Big Black Beast^3 SV VHPD Join us on the USA 2005 tour......HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slomove Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 Steve, I will take a picture and mail it, although I am somewhat embarrassed. While the vent works well, I did a pretty poor job in terms of workmanship, not exactly to my own standards. 🙆🏻 My lame excuse is the limited space with the car on axle stands. Doesn't make it easy to keep everything lined up. Fortunately nobody will see it except when crawling under the car. 😬 Gert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonbell Posted November 16, 2003 Share Posted November 16, 2003 I think a number of us would be interested in seeing this mod, especialyy those of us heading to USA in 2005 FOR SALE 1999 Birkin S3 2.0 Zetec 170bhp FOR SALE I`ve seen the future.....and it`s powered by duratec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Biddle Posted November 17, 2003 Share Posted November 17, 2003 Kasi, I had a problem here in Dubai with legs and feet getting "coorked" and resolved it by fitting air scoops on the sides of the footwells. Since the airflow over cockpit, and screen if you have one creates a negative pressure, there is a very powerfull blast of ambient air generated for cooling. Works very well, but requires some minor surgery. e-mail me if you want a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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