140* vs 185* engine temp bracket racing

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by Skylard, Jun 28, 2019.

  1. Skylard

    Skylard Well-Known Member

    When it 90* air temp and i'm trying to pull in the water-box at 140*.
    i'm tripping over myself to keep the car cool, why not just run it all the time at 185*?
    I'm only running a 12.05 1/4mile.
    Thoughts?

    Cheers!
     
  2. Briz

    Briz Founders Club Member

    Street car? No problem. When I run the Riv never worry about temp. The Regal is solid filled block so its a bit more critical + being consistent means doing the same ting the same way every time . I'll try to stage around 140 and by the times it gets back to the pit shes 180 / 200. with the electric fans and water pump it cool to the touch in 5 mins.
     
  3. alvareracing

    alvareracing Platinum Level Contributor

    what's your oil temp at 140* water? That's what I would worry more about. Ideally you want the oil temp up around the 200*-210* and the water at 185* that's our target anyway. That's why you see us in the pits with the generator plugged into the oil heater.
     
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  4. Skylard

    Skylard Well-Known Member

    Thanks Guys!
     
  5. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    I start burnout at 145 and 160-165 at line.....with oil up to temp...160-180 oil temp
     

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