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X25 · 11-11-2014, 06:52 AM

Needless to say, I was not impressed by the oil temps I hit at the track. I know for a fact that a well-cooled LS3 can easily stay at much cooler temps. I am currently leaning on the thermostat not working properly. To test it out, I asked for a simple adapter with no thermostat from Michael @ Improved Racing. If I can receive it by the weekend, I will test it out this weekend at my local track (Pacific Raceways).

One theory I have is based on the fact that we install the oil adapter upside down due to clearance issues. Since I did so, the thermostat is actually at the return side of the oil cooler. I am wondering since I installed such a big oil cooler as well, perhaps the oil is being cooled down close to 215 degrees, which causes the thermostat to prematurely shut?

Legend: Planned | Procured | Installed

Engine / Powertrain
- TSP 304 LT Headers with custom 3" X Pipe (TSP's own x-pipe did not fit perfect).
- Improved Racing oil pan baffle.
- DEI coil boots.
- 2000 degrees F matte-gray header coating.
- Diablosport Intune w/ custom tune from FSP - $489 shipped.
- DeWitts radiator - $575 shipped.
- Improved Racing oil cooler with Setrab Series 1 / 72 rows.
- Improved Racing oil sensor manifold (ENV-150).
- BMR engine mounts - $259 shipped.
Interior
- Schroth Racing RallyE 3 ASM - $179.95.
- Auto Meter 5286 Direct-fit Gauge Pod.
- Auto Meter 6348 Oil Temp Gauge.
- Auto Meter 6327 Oil Pressure Gauge.
- Auto Meter 9114 Dimmer For LED Gauges.
Handling
- Z/28 suspension package . $3449 shipped.
  - Front/Rear DSSV struts,
  - Front/Rear sway bars with end links ,
  - Front control arms,
  - Rear upper and lower arms.
- BMR BK024 Cradle Bushings,
- BMR BK018 Front Lower Control Arm Bushings.
- Tires
  - Hankook Ventus R-S3 305/30/19 for daily driving.
  - Pirelli Trofeo R, Hoosier R7, or similar 305/30/19 for track duty.
- Wheels
  - Forgestar CF5V 19"x11" (+17, +40 offsets) spin forged for track duty.
  - APEX ARC-8 19x10.5 +22 spin forged wheels for daily driving / rain.
Brakes
- Quantum - Competition Brake Cooling Kit - $239.95.
  - Naca ducts: $20.
- StopTech ST60 Front BBK 15” red (83.193.6800.71).
- Stock rear rotor (92245929) - $85.31 shipped x2.
- Pads
  - Raybestos ST43 R2600.18 Front pads for StopTech ST60 caliper.
  - Cobalt Friction XR2 Rear (CRB-XR2-D592-15.0MM-R).
Fluids
- Engine oil: Mobil1 0W-40.
- Differential oil: Amsoil 75W-110 (no additive required).
- Transmission oil: Amsoil Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF.
- Brake fluid: Motul RBF 600.
- Coolant: GM DexCool @50%.
- Suspension grease: Amsoil Synthetic Polymeric Truck, Chassis and Equipment Grease, NLGI #2.
Miscellaneous
- Blown smart-fuse for skip-shift - $1.
- HSA elimination - $80 shipped.

11-11-2014, 06:52 AM	#142
X25 Drives: '16 C7 Z51 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 3,056	Needless to say, I was not impressed by the oil temps I hit at the track. I know for a fact that a well-cooled LS3 can easily stay at much cooler temps. I am currently leaning on the thermostat not working properly. To test it out, I asked for a simple adapter with no thermostat from Michael @ Improved Racing. If I can receive it by the weekend, I will test it out this weekend at my local track (Pacific Raceways). One theory I have is based on the fact that we install the oil adapter upside down due to clearance issues. Since I did so, the thermostat is actually at the return side of the oil cooler. I am wondering since I installed such a big oil cooler as well, perhaps the oil is being cooled down close to 215 degrees, which causes the thermostat to prematurely shut? Legend: Planned \| Procured \| Installed *Engine / Powertrain* TSP 304 LT Headers with custom 3" X Pipe (TSP's own x-pipe did not fit perfect). Improved Racing oil pan baffle. DEI coil boots. 2000 degrees F matte-gray header coating. Diablosport Intune w/ custom tune from FSP - $489 shipped. DeWitts radiator - $575 shipped. Improved Racing oil cooler with Setrab Series 1 / 72 rows. Improved Racing oil sensor manifold (ENV-150). BMR engine mounts - $259 shipped. *Interior* Schroth Racing RallyE 3 ASM - $179.95. Auto Meter 5286 Direct-fit Gauge Pod. Auto Meter 6348 Oil Temp Gauge. Auto Meter 6327 Oil Pressure Gauge. Auto Meter 9114 Dimmer For LED Gauges. *Handling* Z/28 suspension package . $3449 shipped. Front/Rear DSSV struts, Front/Rear sway bars with end links , Front control arms, Rear upper and lower arms. BMR BK024 Cradle Bushings, BMR BK018 Front Lower Control Arm Bushings. *Tires* Hankook Ventus R-S3 305/30/19 for daily driving. Pirelli Trofeo R, Hoosier R7, or similar 305/30/19 for track duty. *Wheels* Forgestar CF5V 19"x11" (+17, +40 offsets) spin forged for track duty. APEX ARC-8 19x10.5 +22 spin forged wheels for daily driving / rain. *Brakes* Quantum - Competition Brake Cooling Kit - $239.95. Naca ducts: $20. StopTech ST60 Front BBK 15” red (83.193.6800.71). Stock rear rotor (92245929) - $85.31 shipped x2. *Pads* Raybestos ST43 R2600.18 Front pads for StopTech ST60 caliper. Cobalt Friction XR2 Rear (CRB-XR2-D592-15.0MM-R). *Fluids* Engine oil: Mobil1 0W-40. Differential oil: Amsoil 75W-110 (no additive required). Transmission oil: Amsoil Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic ATF. Brake fluid: Motul RBF 600. Coolant: GM DexCool @50%. Suspension grease: Amsoil Synthetic Polymeric Truck, Chassis and Equipment Grease, NLGI #2. *Miscellaneous* Blown smart-fuse for skip-shift - $1. HSA elimination - $80 shipped. __________________ '16 Corvette C7 Z51 1LT (Build Thread) '14 AGM 1SS 1LE [COTW 11/17/14] (Build Thread) (SOLD) '13 Mazda MX-5 Club (Build Thread) '17 RAM 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Night Edition '15 Nissan Rogue S AWD