Typical IAT temps in normal city driving?? 13 E63 w/40k
I just picked up a 13 E63 w/40k so it should have the updated divorced intercooler system. I wanted to baseline some issues before I modify anything.
I have noticed some slight ping on heavy throttle in say rolling 2nd gear pulls so I wanted to check the IATs and be sure the intercooler pump is working. So I ran dash command today and found IAT temps to be between 120 and 130 in city driving. Outside temps about 85 degrees in Phoenix metro today.
40 degree delta normal for city driving?
I have had the car several months and used different stations 91 premium gas here in AZ. 91 is all we get in hot AZ.
Last edited by 03RSTT; Mar 22, 2017 at 08:23 PM.
40F IAT delta seems kinda high for normal driving
I'm also in Phoenix and the climate here absolutely kills performance. Geno and I just went to the track on Friday and everyone was a good half second and 5mph off of the "typical" times people report in other parts of the country.
I'll do some logs over the next few days and report back.
I'm also in Phoenix and the climate here absolutely kills performance. Geno and I just went to the track on Friday and everyone was a good half second and 5mph off of the "typical" times people report in other parts of the country.
I'll do some logs over the next few days and report back.
I almost came out Friday. Too busy at work and too hot. Moved to Mesa last year and can't find my dang helmet! Give me an idea on your times so far and maybe we can meet up next Friday. Weather looks better.
I want to get a handle on these IATs because it's key to getting the best timing profile for power.
I'm also in Phoenix and the climate here absolutely kills performance. Geno and I just went to the track on Friday and everyone was a good half second and 5mph off of the "typical" times people report in other parts of the country.
I'll do some logs over the next few days and report back.
Checked a few more points tonight.
Yep city driving 120-130 and that's mixed in with 45mph speeds.
Hwy 75mph and evening temps at 80 degrees results in 105-107 IATs
25 delta on hwy
40 delta in city/ mixed
Any documentation on how often the ic pump runs? When does it run and what triggers it? Anyone configure to run constantly?
I almost came out Friday. Too busy at work and too hot. Moved to Mesa last year and can't find my dang helmet! Give me an idea on your times so far and maybe we can meet up next Friday. Weather looks better.
I want to get a handle on these IATs because it's key to getting the best timing profile for power.
I've run 11.4 @ 127 with a 1.9 60ft on street tires in decent weather (2000ft d/a). Best I could do on Friday was 11.52 @ 122 with a 1.81 60ft and 3000ft d/a.
I don't think there's another open track night until April 7.
Last edited by chiromikey; Mar 23, 2017 at 12:25 AM.
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I'm also in Phoenix and the climate here absolutely kills performance. Geno and I just went to the track on Friday and everyone was a good half second and 5mph off of the "typical" times people report in other parts of the country.
I'll do some logs over the next few days and report back.
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Checked a few more points tonight.
Yep city driving 120-130 and that's mixed in with 45mph speeds.
Hwy 75mph and evening temps at 80 degrees results in 105-107 IATs
25 delta on hwy
40 delta in city/ mixed
Any documentation on how often the ic pump runs? When does it run and what triggers it? Anyone configure to run constantly?
as for pump on always, I think ttmerc wired his to be always on
really best solution for our cars is meth
Last edited by gaspam; Mar 23, 2017 at 10:34 AM.
So here is the deal. This morning driving into work
65 degrees
Hwy 75mph...........IAT 107-109. Clearly the pump is not running because these are the same temps as last night with 20 degree higher ambient.
I gave it some boost a couple of times and the IATs did drop to the low 90s. So, if you heat it up or get into boost the IC pump will come on and starting flowing the IC system. But then the pump stops again and IAT creeps right back up to 109. BS
What do we know about the IC coolant pump circuit? And how can we trigger key on IC pump to run all the time? I dont care if it shortens the life of the pump....I want cool IAT temps all the time. Heat soak is bad enough as it is....to not let the IC pump run is stupid.
Chiro...have you done anything to your IC pump to make it run all the time? Seems like that would help a great deal in addition to the meth you have planned. But, the IC pump can be done right now and it seems clear that its needed.
My boost is only hitting 12psi and A/F does make it down to 12:1 but it takes a bit so it may be alittle lean.
Checked a few more points tonight.
Yep city driving 120-130 and that's mixed in with 45mph speeds.
Hwy 75mph and evening temps at 80 degrees results in 105-107 IATs
25 delta on hwy
40 delta in city/ mixed
Any documentation on how often the ic pump runs? When does it run and what triggers it? Anyone configure to run constantly?
Last edited by 03RSTT; Mar 23, 2017 at 03:27 PM.
Its pretty confusing because I read all the great articles on different pumps etc then when I looked at mine it it had 3 wires instead of 2. I read to combine the two wires to ground but didn't end up doing that. The red wire ended up being the only one needed. The pump seems to ground on the bracket. So I simply added a relay to switch from battery voltage with a 30amp fuse.
Here is a pic of the plug and harness.
Only thing I haven't tested but might now since temps are warming up is to make sure its running at 100%. I've read it may need to see resistance on the signal wire to do so.
Checked a few more points tonight.
Yep city driving 120-130 and that's mixed in with 45mph speeds.
Hwy 75mph and evening temps at 80 degrees results in 105-107 IATs
25 delta on hwy
40 delta in city/ mixed
Any documentation on how often the ic pump runs? When does it run and what triggers it? Anyone configure to run constantly?
i live in chicago and bought the car in October last year so its never seen temps above about 75 thus far so perhaps 100F IAT is acceptable.
I'm just wondering when driving in 30-40F ambient temps should the IATs be below 100F ???
from what i could read, it appears the charge air circulation pump will keep the temp at below 70C (or 158F) and also noticed it doesnt activate below 40F if I am reading that correct?
So should I interpret this as to not plan to monitor a specific set range for IATs that is XX temps above ambient, but to just monitor the specific IAT reading? for example i have seen driving in 30F ambient and then 100F IAT, or if its 60F ambient it stays around 100F IAT normal driving so that is considered normal...yes?
thx in advance
The ECU turns on the I/C pump when IATs get above 113f and off when temps get below 104f. So for whatever reason AMG decided to keep IATs hovering just above 100* regardless of ambient temps.
I'm still trying to figure out AMG's thought process on IATs because they've screwed up the I/C system on every forced induction car except the SLR.
Last edited by Mikeki7; May 9, 2017 at 03:01 AM.
I have been logging my 100% stock car and thought something was wrong with my IAT readings as they seemed to stay relatively flat and were quite a bit higher than I thought they should be to start. Reading the posts above I now understand why.
On a third gear pull with 68* - 70* ambient temperature, my IATs start at 102* and climb to 109*.
On a 1- 3 gear pull with 68* - 70* ambient temperature, my IATs start at 102* and stay at 102* until 3rd gear, in third gear the IATs climb to 109* by redline.
So a few thoughts:
(1) I am not running crazy boost, like I have on other platforms, and the stock setup seems pretty adequate / turbo is in the efficiency area (imagine that)
(2) The IATs might be able to get a little lower if the pump runs continuously - I wonder if there will be really any real world benefit
I really don't want to splice or cut wires and would love to change a value in the ECU tune to turn the pump on anytime the IATs are greater than 10* or just always. Wondering if you guys have done this and what you've seen as a result.










