So what is the concern? High oil temp would gain my attention, but what is wrong with 100 degree oil temp? Broken oil pump? Not flowing? Since the engine uses 5W30, the viscosity would stay in range and the pump should be fine. If there is no valve train noise, you have to assume that the oil is making it all the way up. The reason most people's engines rise quickly to match water temp is because there engine immediately allows the water to control the oil temp. The aluminum block, the oil circulation, and that extra capacity over iron V8s, combined with the awesome cooling system make the condition desirable. As long as I have oil pressure and no clatter, I'm happy when the oil temp is below 200. Good video and nice Vette.
G Watts Oil temps of 150 are not ideal for our cars. They should actually be above 200. 200 to 220 is ideal for our engines. I would like mine to run around 200 but I’ll have to settle for about 190 with my current setup. For those with the OEM oil cooler, temps of 150 to 160 even on the street is not desirable.
So what is the concern? High oil temp would gain my attention, but what is wrong with 100 degree oil temp? Broken oil pump? Not flowing? Since the engine uses 5W30, the viscosity would stay in range and the pump should be fine. If there is no valve train noise, you have to assume that the oil is making it all the way up. The reason most people's engines rise quickly to match water temp is because there engine immediately allows the water to control the oil temp. The aluminum block, the oil circulation, and that extra capacity over iron V8s, combined with the awesome cooling system make the condition desirable. As long as I have oil pressure and no clatter, I'm happy when the oil temp is below 200. Good video and nice Vette.
G Watts Oil temps of 150 are not ideal for our cars. They should actually be above 200. 200 to 220 is ideal for our engines. I would like mine to run around 200 but I’ll have to settle for about 190 with my current setup. For those with the OEM oil cooler, temps of 150 to 160 even on the street is not desirable.
G Watts www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c6-corvette-zr1-and-z06/3397888-what-is-the-proper-oil-temp.html
Need to drive it harder not meant for cruising!! Lol
Is this option also good for occasional track use or does the original oilcooler cool the oil better under higher load for a longer time?
JohnRS82 this solution is best for street use only. The factory oil cooler is more efficient on a track during sustained high RPM conditions.