Track oil temps on daily driven car

[brad]

As I said previously, I'd experiment with oil types a bit.

I would also look at what level of cooling / heat release you are getting. Start at the front around the radiator / IC area & plug up any (even bolt holes) airgaps with foam rubber strip. You want it so the air comes in through the grille & has nowhere else to go except for through the radiator. This will force the maximum amount of air through the radiator.

I don't hink it's necessary to remove the lower grille but it's something to think about.

If your model has the underbonnet insulator, I'd remove it for track days (it's like 5 minutes work).

On track days, remove the rubber strip (2 minutes) that seperates the engine bay from the plenum - don't worry about adding something to dress it up.

As a more permanent mod, you can put some spacers/washers between the bonnet & the bonnet hinges to lift the bonnet at the back - we used to do this on Toranas back in the day . My Torana 1200 had everyone fooled with that mod.

Here's one to add to the world of bizarreness category. A guy over at OCAU once used heat sink epoxy to glue CPU heatsinks all over his sump pan. I wish I could find the photo as it looked like his engine was being molested by a mechanical porcupine. I have no idea of the efficacy of the mod.

If you're really desperate - turn the heater on.

[zei20t]

Changing the oil is probably the cheapest and easiest option for the moment.

Fortunately, water temps are perfect on the track, so additional air-flow wont assist the oil temp issue. Plus no matter how cool I get the radiator, the thermostat will always regulate the temperature.

I think ill wait to see what the golf R sump looks like. Its using a TSI engine, and I believe they are modified for the extra power output, and can cater for the extra G forces on cornering. they may also use a larger oil heat exchanger. again, ill have to wait. but im in no rush

thanks for your feedback guys!

[brad]

Keep in mind that any gains you make in airflow through the radiator will also benefit the IC

[zei20t]

That's very true!

And I have yet to fit my big IC too

[brad]

Get the hoses sorted yet?

[zei20t]

nup. ill just buy the adaptor elsewhere. too hard dealing with the people who sold me the kit. for the price I paid and getting a $40 adaptor, im still better off than any big brand name kit.

[Lucas_R]

nup. ill just buy the adaptor elsewhere. too hard dealing with the people who sold me the kit. for the price I paid and getting a $40 adaptor, im still better off than any big brand name kit.

Did you see the place selling the adapter that i linked to in your intercooler thread?

[zei20t]

yes I did thank you!

haven't had much time and many CBF moments too haha