I run events in SoCal (SOLO, CS) and have been running pretty high coolant temperatures - close to 230F(110C). Practise days are especially brutal - and I try to keep the engine running in-between runs (with the AC ON to force the fans to come on) and popping the hood - doesn't help much. Had a few questions - would love to hear what everybody thinks:
*Does running at 230F have an impact on engine reliability - is there any power reduction?
* Will using a lower temperature thermostat help? I know it will not help with sustained high power operation, because it will be limited by the dissipation capabilities of the cooling system - but could it help for the short duration high power operation in AutoX?
* Does the Koyo radiator have better dissipation compared to the stock radiator? Would it be legal in Street Class?
* Is there a way to recondition oil coolers with bent fins - will this help?
Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
*Does running at 230F have an impact on engine reliability - is there any power reduction?
* Will using a lower temperature thermostat help? I know it will not help with sustained high power operation, because it will be limited by the dissipation capabilities of the cooling system - but could it help for the short duration high power operation in AutoX?
* Does the Koyo radiator have better dissipation compared to the stock radiator? Would it be legal in Street Class?
* Is there a way to recondition oil coolers with bent fins - will this help?
Any thoughts will be greatly appreciated.
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