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Old 06-25-11, 03:17 PM
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Default Hot around the E-Brake and shifter...

I was wondering if this is a common problem or not but when I drive my SC400 for more than half an hour or so it starts getting hot. Like near the lights for the P, R, N, and D

I was thinking it was maybe the Bulb's under that panel?

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Old 06-25-11, 05:06 PM
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its fine.. keep driving. its from engine, trans and the exhaust underneath..
Old 06-25-11, 05:15 PM
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install a tranny cooler to help it stay a lil cooler... takes like 15 minutes to install
Old 06-25-11, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by scviolence
install a tranny cooler to help it stay a lil cooler... takes like 15 minutes to install
K, Thanks for the advice. I will have to look into that because my air is already messed up and with it being summer it gets really hot in there :/
Old 06-25-11, 08:21 PM
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Not only that but there's a catalytic converter right under your center tunnel.
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after i finished my 5spd swap, i didn't have my shift boot on and oh man it was at least 100 degrees right below my arm. It was a pain in the *** to shiftt
Old 06-26-11, 06:44 AM
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yea mines is on fire as well not cool wit no a/c
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a little insulation could really help this problem i think. my plan which is just 1 in a thousand plans for my car is to pull the interior and lay down a layer of stinger roadkill mat. and then a high quality carpet pad as well. i think it will make a world of difference especially here in texas where every degree counts.and anyone who is pulling there engine in the near future would have a great chance to do sound deadener on the firewall and perhaps a thin alloy heat shield over the tranny. we have the technology!
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Originally Posted by bleedspeed
a little insulation could really help this problem i think. my plan which is just 1 in a thousand plans for my car is to pull the interior and lay down a layer of stinger roadkill mat. and then a high quality carpet pad as well. i think it will make a world of difference especially here in texas where every degree counts.and anyone who is pulling there engine in the near future would have a great chance to do sound deadener on the firewall and perhaps a thin alloy heat shield over the tranny. we have the technology!
I like your idea as well...
Old 06-27-11, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bleedspeed
a little insulation could really help this problem i think. my plan which is just 1 in a thousand plans for my car is to pull the interior and lay down a layer of stinger roadkill mat. and then a high quality carpet pad as well. i think it will make a world of difference especially here in texas where every degree counts.and anyone who is pulling there engine in the near future would have a great chance to do sound deadener on the firewall and perhaps a thin alloy heat shield over the tranny. we have the technology!
what about the shifter location?
Old 06-27-11, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NjLexSc400
what about the shifter location?
yeah that area kinda comes into play when you remove the interior
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I noticed if you turn on ur a/c, you wouldn't feel the heat.
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seems to be a problem with Sc trans cooler wont help as the Manuals do it too...mine anything above 80 degrees i use a/c
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Try being NA-T...
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I never had this experience with my SC, check your exhaust for leaks under that area just to be sure you're not blowing hot exhaust under the trans tunnel.


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