I've also heard many times that our engines *like* 210 degrees. That's
about where I run, and it's never bothered me.
But I've never heard about temp negatively impacting HP, although I
guess it makes sense. Anybody have more data on that?
Not Tiger-related, but I've been battling overheating in my Lotus
Formula Ford ever since I got it about 3 years ago. On a 90 degree day,
I often will run up to 230 or 240 degrees. I would love to blame not
getting the podium on my overheating problems ;-)
Regards,
Chris
B382000331
>
> I've also read a research paper (although some time ago and I've forgotten the
> reference) that said that the ideal operating temperature for longevity for
> Ford small blocks was 210 degrees. Although not so good for horsepower, it
> does maximize the oil film and distribution... perhaps one of the more
> engineering connected Tiger folks out there remembers more about this study.
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