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Offline apexvinyltx

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Oil Temp?
« on: March 24, 2011, 08:03:16 am »
Just finished installing a front clip and took the time to add a CMG  lower spoiler and oil cooler kit along with an oil temp gauge. 

Issue is what temps are you guys seeing as normal to terminal?  Opinions, please.

  I am thinking my normal whould be a bit higher as I am road racing mine, but it could be cooler............Randy?
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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2011, 08:57:59 am »
My cars (on dirt) are usually around 200-220 w/ Setrab 920 dual pass, no air scoop or fans.
I had it over 300 back before I switched to Amsoil.
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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2011, 08:21:41 am »
300' that seems way too hot.......What Amsoil are you using?

The thicker the oil the higher the temp right?


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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2011, 09:59:34 am »
Quote from: apexvinyltx on March 25, 2011, 08:21:41 am
300' that seems way too hot.......What Amsoil are you using?

The thicker the oil the higher the temp right?




I believe he had 300 before amsoil, but i'm curious about switching also what oil do you run?

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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2011, 11:46:26 am »
I run Amsoil MCF 10W40, has never been over 220 since. The time I pegged the gauge was with conventional Motorcycle oil, don't remember the brand, that was back in 2007.
Amsoil offers a MCF 10W30, 10W40, and 20W50.
I personally think with the minimal clearances in these engines, the 20W50 is too thick, but thats just one mans opinion.
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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2011, 11:59:15 am »
Have not put anything in mine just yet.......
Drained what previous owner had in it, it was very thick.   
Trying to decide what to run myself.  I also buy into the too thick theory.  If the amsoil runs cooler, then they will probably get my money.
Base temps are what I am looking for.

 Cooler is better, especially in Houston, TX
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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2011, 03:09:12 pm »
Okay, let me ask it this way.
1. What tempature does your oil run during a race? 
2. What is a terminal tempature in your mind? 
Trying to get an idea of what NORMAL is.
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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2011, 06:45:59 am »
A friend of mine just turned me on to Brad Penn Oil. I am going to try it and it is backed by one of the biggest engine builder in are sport. It is also below $5 a quart.

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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2011, 09:29:47 pm »
210-230 Is where I normally run. I run a air scoop but no fans.
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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2011, 10:32:42 pm »
Perfect thanks!!! 
Cooler is always better, but I needed a starting point.

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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2011, 10:27:36 pm »
I don't know if this will help you, or anyone for that matter. I found a pretty informative page on oil while looking for information on what oil's to run if/when I get a legends car.

I'll also be Road Racing mine, so it's a concern as well :)

http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Oils1.html
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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2011, 10:42:40 pm »
Adam,

Thanks for the link.

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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #12 on: April 04, 2011, 08:15:51 am »
VERY NICE!!!

Thanks PHA281, much appreciated.

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Re: Oil Temp?
« Reply #13 on: April 04, 2011, 10:31:31 pm »
Your welcome :)
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