Yep. That was my hunch. I'd hope that my oil temps are not exceeding the coolant temps. Hopefully I'll be down around 200-215 on the track now.
Shaun _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Tanner Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 10:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Stock oil cooler My suspicion is that the stock oil "cooler" is actually there to aid the oil in coming up to temperature more quickly. The coolant reaches operating temperature before the oil does. Keith Tanner Flyin' Miata [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.flyinmiata.com <http://www.flyinmiata.com/> 1-800-FLY-MX5s (orders) 1-970-464-5600 (tech) 2008 FM Open House: August 14-17 _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shaun Bogan Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 8:04 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Stock oil cooler Does anyone know how much cooling the stock oil cooler actually does? I'm in the process of wrapping up a cooling system re-route and had decided to disconnect the stock oil cooler/throttle body heater circuit. Given that I was seeing 225 degree coolant temps on the track pretty regularly, I'd think that the oil cooler would be doing more heating than cooling. However, since I don't yet have an oil temp gauge, I don't know what my oil temps are. Thoughts? Thanks! Shaun
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