How hot does your ignition transformer get?

NRL · 04-28-2012, 06:40 AM

How hot does your ignition transformer get?
Talking about the square one in the middle, ignition transformer.
How hot does yours get?

Weird how even swapping a new one in, still quite hot and seems to take forever for it to cool down with the hood open, since it's close the V of the engine..absorbing heat..

Want to isolate it near the bolts and add a heat shrink but I'm not sure if a heat shrink with a small fan will be ok.

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WHTEVO · 04-30-2012, 11:01 AM

Everything in that area gets fairly hot which i think is more due to the engine heat than the transformer making itself hot. I can shoot my temp gun at it and see actual temps if needed. What would a cooler running transformer accomplish?

Aaron

NRL · 04-30-2012, 01:39 PM

Yah, I wanted to get a consensus what the temps are on average, from a few folks with temp guns.

It's radiating heat.. I don't think it's picking it all up from the engine.

I put the CF hood and the metal hood piece back on, and I noticed that the cf mold has indentations to guide some air to the general area where the ignition transformer sits..
Some cooling possibly.

WHTEVO · 05-01-2012, 09:34 AM

I'll take my temp gun with me next time i drive the car and let you know what the temps are.

Aaron

greekviking · 05-01-2012, 07:40 PM

Who's the genius that designed the transformer module right on top of the engine...

Why didnt they screw it on the firewall or shock tower...so many places.
I would imagine heat does it no good over a long period of time. The cooler it runs the longer the longevity, its only common sense.

greekviking · 03-14-2013, 12:26 PM

I have just finished my cooling mod to my ignition transformer. I have added cooling fins with 3M thermal tape. The temp drops without the use of electric fans or pumps. It works passively by radiating the heat away from the hot transformer. It is much cooler than before, and now you can touch it without getting burned. The main goal is to make it last longer without heat related issues. Simple mod with a simple solution.

NRL · 03-14-2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekviking

I have just finished my cooling mod to my ignition transformer. I have added cooling fins with 3M thermal tape. The temp drops without the use of electric fans or pumps. It works passively by radiating the heat away from the hot transformer. It is much cooler than before, and now you can touch it without getting burned. The main goal is to make it last longer without heat related issues. Simple mod with a simple solution.

Great Idea!
I think I'll do the same..

biker349 · 03-14-2013, 06:18 PM

can you give us info on the cooling fins and 3m tape. part #'s prices, where to get them. also, how does this stop the engine heat from effecting the module?
thanks

shardul · 03-15-2013, 01:53 PM

nice work.
does the engine cover fit with these fins on the ignition module?

greekviking · 03-15-2013, 02:39 PM

The cooling fins are less than 1/2" tall. I'm sure the cover will fit. The cover traps a lot of hot air underneath.
I am using speedriven intercoolers and 4 cone filters, no room for an engine cover.

greekviking · 03-20-2013, 04:09 PM

I have one more set of nine pieces. If anyone is interested in buying it send me a pm. Thanks.

biker349 · 03-20-2013, 05:13 PM

p.m. sent

03-14-2013, 12:26 PM	#6
greekviking Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 79 Drives: 2007 s600	I have just finished my cooling mod to my ignition transformer. I have added cooling fins with 3M thermal tape. The temp drops without the use of electric fans or pumps. It works passively by radiating the heat away from the hot transformer. It is much cooler than before, and now you can touch it without getting burned. The main goal is to make it last longer without heat related issues. Simple mod with a simple solution. Attached Thumbnails

03-15-2013, 01:53 PM	#9
shardul SPONSOR Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 6,269 Drives: 2003 W211 E55, 2003 W220 S600	nice work. does the engine cover fit with these fins on the ignition module? __________________

03-20-2013, 04:09 PM	#11
greekviking Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 79 Drives: 2007 s600	I have one more set of nine pieces. If anyone is interested in buying it send me a pm. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails

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04-30-2012, 11:01 AM	#2
WHTEVO MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,148 Drives: 07' SL65, 04' E55, 03' Evo8, 08' GSXR, DSM's...	Everything in that area gets fairly hot which i think is more due to the engine heat than the transformer making itself hot. I can shoot my temp gun at it and see actual temps if needed. What would a cooler running transformer accomplish? Aaron

04-30-2012, 01:39 PM	#3
NRL Senior Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 300 Drives: CL65, FJ80, Sportsmobile 4x4, 2013 Chevy Volt	Yah, I wanted to get a consensus what the temps are on average, from a few folks with temp guns. It's radiating heat.. I don't think it's picking it all up from the engine. I put the CF hood and the metal hood piece back on, and I noticed that the cf mold has indentations to guide some air to the general area where the ignition transformer sits.. Some cooling possibly.

05-01-2012, 09:34 AM	#4
WHTEVO MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,148 Drives: 07' SL65, 04' E55, 03' Evo8, 08' GSXR, DSM's...	I'll take my temp gun with me next time i drive the car and let you know what the temps are. Aaron

05-01-2012, 07:40 PM	#5
greekviking Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 79 Drives: 2007 s600	Who's the genius that designed the transformer module right on top of the engine... Why didnt they screw it on the firewall or shock tower...so many places. I would imagine heat does it no good over a long period of time. The cooler it runs the longer the longevity, its only common sense.

03-14-2013, 06:18 PM	#8
biker349 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 523 Drives: cl600	can you give us info on the cooling fins and 3m tape. part #'s prices, where to get them. also, how does this stop the engine heat from effecting the module? thanks

03-15-2013, 02:39 PM	#10
greekviking Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 79 Drives: 2007 s600	The cooling fins are less than 1/2" tall. I'm sure the cover will fit. The cover traps a lot of hot air underneath. I am using speedriven intercoolers and 4 cone filters, no room for an engine cover.

03-20-2013, 05:13 PM	#12
biker349 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 523 Drives: cl600	p.m. sent

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