30-07-2015, 10:00 AM
(30-07-2015, 09:52 AM)welshpug Wrote: the other concern with that location, is melted transmission mounts, though maybe not such a concern on a diesel engine with lower exhaust temps, a gti6 turbo I have heard of had the gearbox basically fall out.
LOL!
Yeah, I'd still be concerned - Diesels will still hit 900-1000*C quite readily under load if given the chance, but off load they're much, much cooler than the equivalent petrol engine - so you tend not to have the issues, but if you're spanking it, you might find the gearbox drops out. Which isn't ideal.
I'd also advise moving the ECU from there - they're pretty hardy, but I somewhat doubt they're a gigantic fan of the temperatures of an exhaust near them.
