*The FL5 Track Junkie Thread*

[CG13]

Thanks for the feedback!

I've removed the rain guard, and I also run a WOT under tray. I'll try the downpipe and turbo heat blankets next. FWIW, I push the car hard. In this particular example, I was driving 2:34 pace at COTA and still driving conservatively to reduce heat stress - early shift points and lifting off throttle in certain sections.

My next step would be WOT oil cooler and radiator, but I would hate to go down that rabbit hole only to find minimal improvement bc I have a bigger problem.

I guess I’m still surprised you’re seeing those temps on the first hot lap. My temps take a few laps to climb and with the OEM setup they would continue to climb until the system couldn’t pull the heat out. I wouldn’t see temps that high so quickly but all of this is pretty dependent on driving style, temps, altitude, etc.

I think you’ll see improvement from the WOT oil cooler. I’m running HEL that blocks some airflow to the radiator. I intend to go to the WOT system over the off-season.

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[johnny.silva7]

I guess I’m still surprised you’re seeing those temps on the first hot lap. My temps take a few laps to climb and with the OEM setup they would continue to climb until the system couldn’t pull the heat out. I wouldn’t see temps that high so quickly but all of this is pretty dependent on driving style, temps, altitude, etc.

I think you’ll see improvement from the WOT oil cooler. I’m running HEL that blocks some airflow to the radiator. I intend to go to the WOT system over the off-season.

Only other explanation is trapped air in my radiator lines or obstructed air flow from the intercooler.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

For anybody thinking of purchasing a CSF radiator:

I got a deal on a CSF radiator recently, and decided to install it before a COTA event last weekend. I used the standard Honda Type 2 coolant so I could have an OEM comparison.

The result: once the ambient temperature approached 90 degF, my coolant temp reached 239 before I could finish my first lap (not including outlap). The CSF radiator did absolutely nothing compared to OEM. Maybe it helps in cooler weather? It looks cool though...

My setup: Yokohama A052's, Pagid RST3 fronts, Hawk DTC30 rears, Adjustable ball joints, PRL intake, TSP downpipe, CSF radiator, and Mishimoto overflow tank.

Make sure you bleed really good the air pockets on the cooling systems. I seen ppl having temps issues cause of this i know @clubversion might know better about the same radiator you have. He also tracks with it in Florida.