[DeTomaso] Oil temperature

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Talking with another open road racer a few years ago about this topic,  
I was told you want about 230 degrees F and nothing near 290.  That's  
a nearly 60 degree difference.  But the way he gave me the information  
makes me think you want to make sure you stay down around 230.  People  
smarter than me will know a lot more than me.  I also run Amsoil full  
synthetic and there is a temp for viscocity breakdown but I don't have  
the spec in front of me.

For open road racing, depnding on the engine build and speed, a racer  
will definitely want an oil cooler.  Last year I ran the 120 class and  
spent a good amount of time near 130.  My oil temp ran right around  
230, so I knew if I wanted to move up to the 130-140 class, I'd need  
to add an oil cooler.

Your mileage may vary,
Asa  Jay




Quoting Jack Donahue <demongusta at gmail.com>:

> Once again, as summer approaches, cooling becomes an issue and topic  
> of some discussion. Rather than beating the radiator, water pump,  
> thermostat, and pressure cap horses to death, I thought I would   
> pursue the oil temperature. So, all you gurus, what is the normal  
> range of an oil temperature in these beautiful beasts? My next  
> little project (get in line) is to install an oil temp gauge. Waste  
> of time? I guess I need some feedback. All input is appreciated.
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