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Originally Posted by Vesartis
I have been using the OEM style cooler for two years now. (NED kit piped into the throttle body) Here is my original comparison: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show....php?p=3166393 In that case temps were close.
I have been logging temps ever since in a variety of conditions. 10-15 degrees is what it will get you. Highest I saw pre cooler was 280F on an average session, and post cooler the highest I have seen is 270F at the end of a very long session. Based off the curves in my original comparison, even the small cooler makes it slightly more stable, the temps hit more of a plateau. Usually I avoid hotter days and/or long sessions and I can be comfortable in the 250s. |
Amazing test results that gives me mixed feelings -- I can rest easy knowing that peak temps are "only" going to be around 280F but at the same time I wish I could do the easy sandwich-style oil cooler mod (rule prohibitive).
I've come to the conclusion though that 0w30 is probably the best weight to use when track days are involved and just picked up 4 jugs of Pennzoil Platinum Euro LX.