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Old 04-20-2013, 12:52 PM   #154
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Originally Posted by Matt @ RX View Post
Not going to do any damage at that rate but... I recommend post 290+ you run a cool-down lap. By 300+ you should definitely be on a cool-down, and I'd recommend an oil change after the track weekend if it was sustained just to be safe.

The front of these cars have a LOT of items up there. There is a reason you do not see too many blower, especially top-mount, applications on the road course. I've had clients remove superchargers from vehicles when they get so far in depth with road racing and go with the big grunty torque monster N/A motor.

Not saying that the ZL1 isn't a GREAT track car, just saying if you want to track and run 25-30 minute + sessions, it you may want to look at aftermarket cooling, especially if ambient temp's are normally high.

- Matt
I tracked my car for two days at Sebring a few weeks ago. Ambient temp in the morning was low 50's and rose to about mid 70's at 2:00PM. I want to install a larger heat exchanger (HX) to add additional fluid and heat reducing capacity. I watched the videos on this thread and the chiller does a great job cooling while driving but coolant temps and IAT rise very quickly under full throttle acceleration. I can see the application in a drag race situation, 10 to 15 seconds but I honestly do no see an advantage to the chiller in a road race/track situation of 20 to 25 minutes per session. I am I missing something?
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