Clio 172 engine running temperature and oil cooler .

[prodriv3r84]

Hi,
What is the maximum good operational engine temperature?
My race car is running 98-103cº coolant temp. on track it is OK or in the limit? ( environment 27cº - Itb's/non turbo).


Thanks

 

[barnesautos]

I run Itb’s also , at SPA I saw 120 degrees oil 105 coolant , so backed off , now I’ve fitted a 13 row and also a shroud around my radiator , I won’t be able to test again until warmer weather, but I’m out at Snett in the 10th Nov so I’ll report back then .

 

[prodriv3r84]

I run Itb’s also , at SPA I saw 120 degrees oil 105 coolant , so backed off , now I’ve fitted a 13 row and also a shroud around my radiator , I won’t be able to test again until warmer weather, but I’m out at Snett in the 10th Nov so I’ll report back then .

Its very similar to mine, Im in doubt to apply a Air or Water oil cooler, Im afraid to apply a water cooler, it may increase the water temperature?
Apply a water cooler similar to DCI and CUP cars.

 

[barnesautos]

Its very similar to mine, Im in doubt to apply a Air or Water oil cooler, Im afraid to apply a water cooler, it may increase the water temperature?
Apply a water cooler similar to DCI and CUP cars.

I run both coolers.
A modine oil to water cooler off a megane and the 13 row external .

 

[prodriv3r84]

I run both coolers.
A modine oil to water cooler off a megane and the 13 row external .

Wow.. ok. so please let me know the results after you test new air cooler.

Thanks for your feedback

 

[barnesautos]

Wow.. ok. so please let me know the results after you test new air cooler.

Thanks for your feedback

It’s actually the other way round I had it .
Modine cooler was fitted first without 13row external cooler .
It was getting hot with just that and no fan shroud fitted. So it was kinda pointless on its own .
But now it’s in conjunction with the other supporting mods like the external cooler and the shroud I see results I know that , as after a serious run on the motorway full chat the oil and water are at 85degrees .
So I’m hoping all is good.

 

[prodriv3r84]

I have a similar system

 

[prodriv3r84]

 

[barnesautos]

I see yours is the PMS one [emoji1303]. Polo rad ?
All do the same thing .
Couple of weeks away till Trackday, so I’ll report back with info [emoji1303]

 

[prodriv3r84]

I see yours is the PMS one [emoji1303]. Polo rad ?
All do the same thing .
Couple of weeks away till Trackday, so I’ll report back with info [emoji1303]

Correct
I will run on track day on 17th November and see how the temp performs and decide what to do.
Ok, I will be wait your feedback.

cheers

 

[barnesautos]

Ok ,so the results of temps at snetterton.
Oil maxed at 108 degrees
Coolant maxed at 97 degrees
I’m running water wetter by the way.
15-20 mins runs , 5 laps on full chat where Snett allows full chat lol