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ZRiotFloorin' · 04-09-2011, 08:06 PM

In general, how crucial is it to keep the temp. in the engine bay low during drifting/autoxing event?
In my poor knowledge, it looks like an oil cooler plays a way bigger role than a hood spacers and hood vents.
LIke
1) stock hood (no vents for the hot air to escape) VS 1/2" hood spacers
2) 350z TS ll hood VS stock hood
3) TS ll hood and 1/2" spacers VS stock hood.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 04-09-2011, 08:35 PM

Get a water temp and oil temp gauges, monitor them and recognize when you have to let the car cool down. Keep the water temp below 100 and oil below 110. If it gets up there, just drive the car around a bit or park it to let it cool down.

ZRiotFloorin' · 04-10-2011, 08:56 AM

anyone have actual temp measurement?

04-09-2011, 08:06 PM	#1
ZRiotFloorin' Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: irvine Posts: 234 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	General under the hood temp question In general, how crucial is it to keep the temp. in the engine bay low during drifting/autoxing event? In my poor knowledge, it looks like an oil cooler plays a way bigger role than a hood spacers and hood vents. LIke 1) stock hood (no vents for the hot air to escape) VS 1/2" hood spacers 2) 350z TS ll hood VS stock hood 3) TS ll hood and 1/2" spacers VS stock hood. __________________ FS: (4) NEW 17x8.5 +40 Gram Lights 57s GOLD 5x114.3

04-09-2011, 08:35 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Get a water temp and oil temp gauges, monitor them and recognize when you have to let the car cool down. Keep the water temp below 100 and oil below 110. If it gets up there, just drive the car around a bit or park it to let it cool down. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

04-10-2011, 08:56 AM	#3
ZRiotFloorin' Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: irvine Posts: 234 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone have actual temp measurement? __________________ FS: (4) NEW 17x8.5 +40 Gram Lights 57s GOLD 5x114.3

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