This is my build thread I've just spent about 10 or 11 grand on a race prepped 7M-GTE that should make 425hp or more. (hoping more).
My question is do you experienced 7M-GTE guys think I should spend the extra money for the Oil Cooler setup at the possible cost of not getting to upgrade the Springs & Shocks/Struts (to 450/300 & 8-way AGX's) and just going with new GR2's or something.
I realize that this isn't the time to skimp, however I've got almost no money left, and I'll have to drive it 3000 miles to NYC for the beginning of the Race, (I mean rally of course) and then rally it back to Las Vegas, and from there home to Vancouver, WA. The engine will be broken in and tuned well before I leave to NYC, however I'm concerned about Oil Temps...
Do you think that 6 to 9 or 10 hours of hard driving would lead to catastrophicly elevated oil temps??
I plan on running Full Synthetic in it. What weight oil should I run? I'm sponsored by Amsoil so I can get it from them for a discount.
I realize the Oil Cooler or Not answer has probably been answered before, but I'm asking about my specific application. 7M-GTE, .57trim CT-26, .020 pistons (all forged internals), maft pro, 550cc injectors, fmic.
My gut is telling me to get the damn oil cooler.
My question is do you experienced 7M-GTE guys think I should spend the extra money for the Oil Cooler setup at the possible cost of not getting to upgrade the Springs & Shocks/Struts (to 450/300 & 8-way AGX's) and just going with new GR2's or something.
I realize that this isn't the time to skimp, however I've got almost no money left, and I'll have to drive it 3000 miles to NYC for the beginning of the Race, (I mean rally of course) and then rally it back to Las Vegas, and from there home to Vancouver, WA. The engine will be broken in and tuned well before I leave to NYC, however I'm concerned about Oil Temps...
Do you think that 6 to 9 or 10 hours of hard driving would lead to catastrophicly elevated oil temps??
I plan on running Full Synthetic in it. What weight oil should I run? I'm sponsored by Amsoil so I can get it from them for a discount.
I realize the Oil Cooler or Not answer has probably been answered before, but I'm asking about my specific application. 7M-GTE, .57trim CT-26, .020 pistons (all forged internals), maft pro, 550cc injectors, fmic.
My gut is telling me to get the damn oil cooler.