Cooling Question

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by dogbone

Unfortunately, on this platform, there are no magical solutions to the engine overheating.

I think it’s less magical and more “no easy” solutions. What has been tried is largely just the iterations of the same things over and over expecting different results.

There’s nothing inherently disqualifying about the S65 that requires it to overheat even when supercharged, on slicks, with aero.

Just the systems employed are largely poorly executed as a true system. Mostly a bunch of 80% efforts across each component in the system (airflow dictation, radiator placement, pressure restrictions, water circulation, ambient under hood temps, etc).

Hood vents and radiator core upgrades definitely is no holy grail though! That’s for sure.

[Narvin]

Originally Posted by DRLane

I think it’s less magical and more “no easy” solutions. What has been tried is largely just the iterations of the same things over and over expecting different results.

There’s nothing inherently disqualifying about the S65 that requires it to overheat even when supercharged, on slicks, with aero.

Just the systems employed are largely poorly executed as a true system. Mostly a bunch of 80% efforts across each component in the system (airflow dictation, radiator placement, pressure restrictions, water circulation, ambient under hood temps, etc).

Hood vents and radiator core upgrades definitely is no holy grail though! That’s for sure.

Your coolers and an undertray sounds like the plan for now lol

Let me know!! 😎

[Redd]

Undertray and the oil cooler ducting is important! I ran for years without the oil cooler duct (didn't realize it was missing). When I did my metal undertray the mech realized the duct was missing and we replaced it. Instantly saw 8-10C reduction in oil temps especially at cruising speeds.