Yes, another oil temp thread...

[FuszNissan]

I averaged 240-245 when I had my PG Demo.
Mods where : F.I. Exhaust , Stillen Gen 3 Intake, and Berk HFC's. I did the proper break in to the tee.

[spearfish25]

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I averaged 240-245 when I had my PG Demo.
Mods where : F.I. Exhaust , Stillen Gen 3 Intake, and Berk HFC's. I did the proper break in to the tee.

Last summer while my car was a newb, I was getting routinely in the 230s during street driving. It would creep up to 240 if I sat in traffic for an hour. I was especially annoyed at how retarded the engine timing felt as the temps went higher and higher. Perhaps that was just general heat soak though...

On my track days, she'll climb to 260 and I have to back off. It doesn't ruin the day, but it's annoying to see the needle keep going up, up, up. Also, I've been limited to early and late season events as I know that a July/August track day will lead to oil-boiling temps.

So, I'm going to install a cooler with a 200F thermostat shortly.

[Jordo!]

Originally Posted by spearfish25

So, I'm going to install a cooler with a 200F thermostat shortly.

That link above has prices for a custom set oil cooler thermometer -- I think 200 to 205 would be ideal, especially if the typical 180* ones are overcooling in the winter.

[spearfish25]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

That link above has prices for a custom set oil cooler thermometer

I've seen those inline thermostats and stayed away. If you order through racerpartswholesale.com you can have them special order the Mocal Sandwich adapter with a 200F thermostat built in rather than the 180F thermostat which they have in stock. If you do an inline thermostat like in that link, you just add four more points for potential leakage or hose blowout in your system.

I've been very happy with my Redline oil. Ever since the car has been over 3,000mi and on Redline, my temps have been better than my first summer with the car using NEO. I would routinely hit 240F in traffic last summer. Today I was testing it and only got to 225F sitting in traffic in 80F weather. That being said, a cooler is still mandatory for track days, hence my decision to install one now.

[Jordo!]

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've seen those inline thermostats and stayed away. If you order through racerpartswholesale.com you can have them special order the Mocal Sandwich adapter with a 200F thermostat built in rather than the 180F thermostat which they have in stock. If you do an inline thermostat like in that link, you just add four more points for potential leakage or hose blowout in your system.

I've been very happy with my Redline oil. Ever since the car has been over 3,000mi and on Redline, my temps have been better than my first summer with the car using NEO. I would routinely hit 240F in traffic last summer. Today I was testing it and only got to 225F sitting in traffic in 80F weather. That being said, a cooler is still mandatory for track days, hence my decision to install one now.

Hmm -- yikes! Thanks for the tip! When I get around to this, I'll go for the sandwich adapter you recommended

Hey how does this "rep" thing work? I owe ya point for the good advice

Nevermind -- figured it out... poor slow newbie