Once my engine (347 stroker) gets up to temp, the gauge is reading around 180*. It doesn’t seem to get higher, but is that an acceptable temperature or would a thermostatic oil cooler be a good idea?
Oil cooler kit
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cobrajeff96
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Depends on your intent. Circuit racing, absolutely. Street, no. If it's the occasional racer, monitor it before spending the money.
Name brand synthetics can routinely get over 250 F with normal change intervals and it's no sweat. But if oil temps routinely get over 280 F, it's definitely time to change the setup.
Name brand synthetics can routinely get over 250 F with normal change intervals and it's no sweat. But if oil temps routinely get over 280 F, it's definitely time to change the setup.
cobrajeff96
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Sure thingy
TrickVert
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Keep in mind that the 180° reading is engine coolant temp and may not be indicative of the oil temperature; however, as @cobrajeff96 stated, unless you're racing, you're probably fine without a cooler.
garrittpwl
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I guess I'm assuming he has an oil temp gauge setup? Otherwise 180 is on the cold side for most cars water temp lol
cobrajeff96
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Yes, that's what I took away from it. I'm not even sure a mod motor could ever be so cold at 'operating temp' range. Besides, it's less efficient to run a motor that cold all the time. The hotter, the better... to a point.
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