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Old 05-19-2013, 08:23 PM   #305
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Yes, engine oil. I've been asking around about safe oil temps. @Areddi told me the autocross guys are hitting 240 temp when autocrossing. I am still researching safe oil temps. I am running Mobile 1 right now. Going to Motul for engine, trans and diff. when the Vortech hits 2500 miles and is due for it's first change. I have seen research where a cooler running oil temp when using a oil cooler does make more HP. I feel it's better to be safe.
I agree as far as i can tell the ecu on this engine dials back power when running hot. I have one more question and idk if you or someone reading this can answer. What is the difference between an oil catch can and an oil catch can AOS type.
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