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Originally Posted by sp00ln
So, should I try to run some small dryer hoses from the front air damn near the brakes?
What should I do about keeping the engine cool? Whats the best radiator fluid to use? I've been thinking about adding some "wally wet"? to the mixture, but if you guys can recommend anything, that would be cool.
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Originally Posted by sp00ln
Thanks, I think I'll take your advice. Will a 70/30 water to antifreeze mix dry up fast, or will it be ok? And if I keep an eye on my EGTs, will that be a good thing to judge whether or not my engine is doing ok?
My tune (as far as a/f and the sort) is fine. Its just a constant 20min or so of 200+ horsepower over stock engine conditions that concerns me.
Sorry for highjacking your thread scott... I'll try to keep this in my thread  Are you bringing your car out to the meet this thursday? |
I've got zero first hand with building brake ducts, so I'll leave the advice on that to others, except to say that pretty much any brake ducts are better than no brake ducts.
As for antifreeze, I don't know if one is really better than another. Pick one that's meant to work with aluminum engines and heads and you'll be fine. Also remember to buy distilled water instead of using tap water. And Summit sells both Water Wetter and Purple Ice. I'm a Redline fan since I used to be able to pick it up directly from the refinery in Benicia.
Monitoring EGTs is a good idea, but oil temp and pressure are better indicators of engine health. If oil temps are up much from normal street driving when ont he track you'll want to plumb in some sort of oil cooler. and if you have the right amount of oil in the system and still see any pressure drop, than your engine has problems somewhere.
As was mentioned by cory in the tap/knocking sound thread, once your OEM oil light comes on you're probably fubared, but an oil pressure gauge might be enough to save you from tearing down your motor if something is going wrong.