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04-04-2018, 10:00 AM | #23 | |
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I'm very interested in the ER Sport setup, I think that will serve my needs. As my DD and occasional HPDE/AutoX car. |
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04-04-2018, 10:45 AM | #24 | |
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You're right though that Mishimoto does state generically that "A small percentage of fluid is actually circulating to the cooler, which is mandatory for proper/safe operation." I see now that he was comparing the Mishimoto to a "low-temp" thermostat rather than the STOCK thermostat. My mistake I miss-read that. Seems like a waste to me to run a block-off plate and an external thermostat if you're just going to use the stock thermostat temp of 210f. That was why I mainly replied. You can just buy a $20 adapter. Then you can plumb any number of coolers in series you want off the stock thermostat. If you want to run 2 identical capacity coolers in parallel, the stock thermostat can be used for that too using the same adapters. Last edited by bbnks2; 04-04-2018 at 10:59 AM.. |
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04-04-2018, 11:09 AM | #25 |
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Ok, yes I see what you're saying now. Separation of the oil and water as it sits, not emulsification of it (which is mixing of two components). Thanks for elaborating.
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04-04-2018, 11:12 AM | #26 |
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Turbos are getting swapped tomorrow, new 34 row cooler is going in Friday and I'll be testing at Buttonwillow Sat/sun if all goes well.
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This is ALL assuming my turbo swap is done by then. Think I'm sticking with OEM snails. Haven't fully decided yet though.
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04-04-2018, 03:45 PM | #29 | |
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Those that Rob Beck has seem to be the best reliable option, for the money. I have not heard anything bad about Pure's upgrades. Tony, it's Tony. Can you really trust him? (I really like the look of the single bottom mount though) Turbo Lab, seems pretty honest but no good data out there. MMP, really poor track record for various things. Frankenturbo, 1 step below Tony IMO. Your choice has to be made per class rules, and I don't know what those are. Second has to be cost of repair/replace. Stock win out for this every time. |
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05-04-2018, 03:45 PM | #30 |
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Wanted to get some thoughts and experiences from you guys on hitting limp mode. I've got my first track day in the 135i coming up in a month and I am trying to figure out if I need to install an oil cooler so I don't hit limp mode. My car is stock, but does have the factory M-sport oil cooler. I'm expecting it to be in the 80s in June in Kentucky. 20 minute sessions.
So basically, what are my chances of hitting limp-mode and is an oil-cooler the best place to start to avoid that? From what I've seen it is, but correct me if I'm wrong. |
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05-04-2018, 05:18 PM | #32 |
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Yes I’m experienced and will be driving the car pretty hard. This opportunity popped up at the last minute and I’d like to get the car out on track mostly stock so I have a baseline before I start modding it.
I assume you don’t have an upgrade cooler or other cooling mods? Last edited by mKilgore; 05-04-2018 at 05:32 PM.. |
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05-04-2018, 08:17 PM | #33 | |
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Either way, dump out some coolant and fill with distilled water and 2-3 water wetter bottles. I ran a stock radiator for 2.5yrs of tracking with just water wetter in harsh environments. Oddly enough, the thing that finally ruined my cooling system was the 1M bumper blocking airflow.
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i have never had limp mode at the track and have done 25 track days with the stock cooling system. 70/30 water to coolant mix, purol 10w40 motor oil. oil temps stayed around 270 unless i was at big willow or ACS and flat out on the straights. i run my heater on, i also short shift and sometimes go a gear up on straights. i also do a slow lap in the middle of my session or if i get stuck in traffic or mess up a lap ill take minute to cool down the car and myself before i go at it again. fresh oil and fresh coolant with water wetter should help you. if your planning to upgrade your oil cooler make sure you get one that will do the job you want. do it once and do it right. i waited till i could get the ER dual comp kit with the shroud. |
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hey i picked up a 19 row setrab oils cooler and have the csf radiator thats been in the closet for a year, also have a 1m rep bumper ready to go on with carbon splitter, debating on keeping the stock and adding the 19 row or just putting the 19 row in the stock location for now and see how it goes with the csf radiator. you have any pics of how much different the ducting is? i usually run open track days where the track is open for 4 hours at a time or days where there are 5 30 minute sessions. running stock turbos now with inlets,outlets and fbo but usually just run jb4 map 1 or 2 and hit limp occasionally and then just run 2 or 3 cool down laps and then can get back on it.
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