Best tool(s) to measure temperature of engine bay, brake caliper, rotor, etc...
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Best tool(s) to measure temperature of engine bay, brake caliper, rotor, etc...
I'm looking to install my coated headers this weekend and I want to do some testing to see how much of an effect the coating really has on ambient engine bay temps. I know I could do some before and after datalogging on the IAT with my friend's copy of Cipher, but since I have a Stillen CAI with the heat shield, I don't think that'll show as big a change on the air temps as is actually being made in the engine bay itself.
So what kind of tool is best for measuring? I've been looking at the IR thermometers, but I know they aren't always accurate for reflective surfaces. I also would like to be able to measure brake rotor temps, my diff temp, etc... when I start getting more aggressive with tracking the vehicle. So if there's a tool that might cost a little more, but work well for everything, I'd be down for that, otherwise, I don't want to drop a mint on something that might not be useful for a lot of applications.
Any useful suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
So what kind of tool is best for measuring? I've been looking at the IR thermometers, but I know they aren't always accurate for reflective surfaces. I also would like to be able to measure brake rotor temps, my diff temp, etc... when I start getting more aggressive with tracking the vehicle. So if there's a tool that might cost a little more, but work well for everything, I'd be down for that, otherwise, I don't want to drop a mint on something that might not be useful for a lot of applications.
Any useful suggestions appreciated. Thanks.
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I bought these for my calipers but should work for other apps.
http://www.t-m-c.com/IrreversibleLabels.html
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Useful or not but my Accutech IR Pyrometer served me well.
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/pyrom.htm
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/pyrom.htm
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The IR pyrometer or laser thermometer will be helpful with brake temps and with temps on the headers. you cant measure air temps, but if you see a big drop in the surface temp of the header you know the air around it will be cooler. we use these at work all the time on cars.
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Originally Posted by CLETUS
The IR pyrometer or laser thermometer will be helpful with brake temps and with temps on the headers. you cant measure air temps, but if you see a big drop in the surface temp of the header you know the air around it will be cooler. we use these at work all the time on cars.
Accuracy is generally better than with IR solutions that measure surface temperature.
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