rwfnetworking
Member
- Joined
- Dec 24, 2020
- Posts
- 50
- Reaction score
- 38
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Ram Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 5.7 Hemi
History
- 2012 Ram 1500 5.7l
- Compcams Stage 2 camshaft, lifters and head springs.
- Custom tuned
While I was at it, I upgraded to an electric fan. Removed the condenser fan, shroud.
Now it seems my truck will slowly overheat (220+) when the AC is on. Checking surface temperatures inside they will be around 180 degrees. With no AC on, the surface temperatures are about 140. These temps are measured directly under the hood along the fender well.
Now, if I leave the hood open everything runs normally.
All this is at idle.
Driving around with minimal stops at lights it seems to stay cooled.
Seems to me that heat is getting trapped in the hood area.
Thoughts or suggestions are welcome
Robert
- 2012 Ram 1500 5.7l
- Compcams Stage 2 camshaft, lifters and head springs.
- Custom tuned
While I was at it, I upgraded to an electric fan. Removed the condenser fan, shroud.
Now it seems my truck will slowly overheat (220+) when the AC is on. Checking surface temperatures inside they will be around 180 degrees. With no AC on, the surface temperatures are about 140. These temps are measured directly under the hood along the fender well.
Now, if I leave the hood open everything runs normally.
All this is at idle.
Driving around with minimal stops at lights it seems to stay cooled.
Seems to me that heat is getting trapped in the hood area.
Thoughts or suggestions are welcome
Robert