LSA naturally aspirated

[Blueclyde]

Originally Posted by phantom

Given the LSA 's setup, how would GM optimize the configuration to reduce the heat soak problem and generate more HP without jeprodising the long term life of the engine? It bothers me that the engines cooling system runs at 230 and believe this can't be a good thing and robs the engine of HP!

A larger mass of coolant and more air flow is the simple answer. More $ and realestate in the engine compartment. The IAT temps can be addressed with a larger inter cooler. Same idea, more coolant and surface area for heat exchange.

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Originally Posted by phantom

Given the LSA 's setup, how would GM optimize the configuration to reduce the heat soak problem and generate more HP without jeprodising the long term life of the engine? It bothers me that the engines cooling system runs at 230 and believe this can't be a good thing and robs the engine of HP!

Gm SHOULD have put the larger 2.3 blower on top first of all, this would cut down slightly on the heat problem (but not entirely). Obviously some upgraded heat exchangers and intercoolers will help these cars alot.