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 Mar 27 2011, 12:02 AM
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I took my daily driver to a little road race practice course today. Each lap was only a minute and I'd stay out there for only 5-10 minutes. The first session I just wanted to work on tire temps, then I let it cool down. I actually logged the second session and have some questions.
Water temp: I live in Florida, so I run 100% distilled water with maybe 1-2 bottles of water wetter. After 7 laps, I noticed the coolant temp was at the 3/4 mark so I brought the car in. The scan tool later revealed the temp had peaked at 244*. Isn't that a bit warm? Solutions? Brakes: In the front I have standard C6 calipers, Trackbrackets, DTC-30 pads, new standard C6 rotors. In the rear I have Powerslot rotors and HPS pads. All stainless lines and using SRF fluid. While it didn't have a problem stopping, the pedal became easier to depress and started grabbing hard closer to the floor. I didn't like the feel of this, how do I remedy it? The log also shows it was pulling 4* of timing on all WOT sections. I bet I have a knock sensor code (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
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Apr 23 2011, 12:53 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,693 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Casselberry FL Member No.: 206 |
I forgot to mention there seems to be a conflict in opinion on cooling solution between Dennis @ Ron Davis & Anthony @ LGM. When asked for the recommended coolant solution for their radiators, Dennis says it is OK to use green coolant, but said pure distilled water works better with a lubricant/anticorrosive additive. He said that although coolant raises the boiling point, that's not necessarily beneficial.
Anthony at LGM said race teams would prefer to use coolant on the track if they were allowed to do so because it works better, but they do not use coolant due to track rules. He said he's not had a problem with DexCool and it's fine to use. I found a couple of thread which talk about the chemistry... but my lab partner got me through chemistry LOL http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem03/chem03987.htm http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/all-ford-t...ter-better.html How is raising the boiling point beneficial to a motor? |
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