06-17-2010, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Santa Cruz,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
Posts: 4,097
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Originally Posted by mark_n2
Understand for pwr, but oil needs to be kept at a minimum of 180F with 230F max (82C to 99C). Optimum range is 190 to 210F for engine life although 220F is considered normal for todays engines. I also agree that the two, oil and water, need to be as close as possible so oil termperature would be the determining factor. I have a Roush 427 small block that settles in nicely around 90 to 95C for both water and oil even on the hottest days. |
I'm not sure what the purpose of the dot on the gauge is (maybe just a quick reference point), but your operating temps seem perfect. I normally block my oil cooler off during the winter and remove the block from April through the end of the fall.
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