ATR downpipe melting the evaporator housing.

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Does anyone else have this problem? I wrapped the dp and installed a new housing. The dp sits really close to it. I called atr and they don't have a fix.

 

[leroy]

Exhaust temps get a lot higher without enough timing. Just a thought.

Another thought is ceramic coatings.

Jim

 

[Captain Morgan]

bring it to a shop and see if they can add a degree or 2 in the top bend? i dunno really, im still stock....and loving it!

 

[spooldup]

I guess that's my only hope. If i cannot put a bend in it i think i am going to put her back to stock form. To much bs when it's like this. I tried to make a shield but that did not work very well. I know it's a common problem according to atr.

 

[typhoon43]

I had mine ceramic coated and never had any extreme heat issues. Wrapping can be a bit dangerous anyways. I remember a guy about 4 years ago that had his truck go up in flames when a tranny line ruptured and soaked into the wrap. After a little driving, the wrap caught fire and burned his truck to the ground. Food for thought heheh.....

I vote Ceramic Coat if it's THAT hot, but check that timing. If your truck has high miles I wouldn't trust the balancer either. Mine spun like a bitch and when I set the timing to zero that way , my exhaust manifolds were glowing orange.. DOH!...

Josh B
Long live the Turbo Cuke!

 

[tealty]

Josh,

How's it hanging homey?

this is jordan botto.

On the dp note, i've never had any problems like this with my atr dp, but I would definately try coating the downpipe or maybe you can put some foil around the pipe where it is close to the evap?! Maybe that would help, but it'd probley look 'rigged.' You could also probably use metal ties and tie a piece of heat wrap there too.

later
jordan

 

[spooldup]

Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate it. We actually found a solution. The dp was heated up and we rolled it in a little. Now it's a 1/2" away from it and no more problems. Thanks.