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FirebirdPhil
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31-10-2017, 08:32 AM
Quick google search apparently for my engine the "normal" oil temp should be between 75 and 90C - so cooler is OK. Heat is the enemy, something the MR2 turbo suffers from in the sweat put of its engine bay!!

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
31-10-2017, 08:32 AM #121

Quick google search apparently for my engine the "normal" oil temp should be between 75 and 90C - so cooler is OK. Heat is the enemy, something the MR2 turbo suffers from in the sweat put of its engine bay!!


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Sparkystav
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31-10-2017, 08:38 AM
but on the flip side cold oil is less viscous so flows less round the engine lubricating.

its not a critism mate just an observation :thumbup1:

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Sparkystav
31-10-2017, 08:38 AM #122

but on the flip side cold oil is less viscous so flows less round the engine lubricating.

its not a critism mate just an observation :thumbup1:


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FirebirdPhil
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31-10-2017, 08:47 AM
A valid point!!

I will be changing the oil again over Xmas, so will put in the correct type for this application, I am sure there is one suitable.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
31-10-2017, 08:47 AM #123

A valid point!!

I will be changing the oil again over Xmas, so will put in the correct type for this application, I am sure there is one suitable.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

steviewevie
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31-10-2017, 10:19 AM
Yeah I was going to make the same comment on the oil temp. Sometimes people get carried away with oil coolers etc, and on a cold day they might find the oil never warms up properly so never does its job properly. It's possible to get an "oilstat", kind of like a thermostat, so you can have it that the oil cooler only comes into operation when the oil gets warm enough, thereby getting the best of both worlds (i.e. warm enough to work at its optimum, but gets cooled down if it gets too hot).

Very pleased for you that you've got her back Phil, and well done to SPC for sorting it out to your liking :thumbup:

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IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
31-10-2017, 10:19 AM #124

Yeah I was going to make the same comment on the oil temp. Sometimes people get carried away with oil coolers etc, and on a cold day they might find the oil never warms up properly so never does its job properly. It's possible to get an "oilstat", kind of like a thermostat, so you can have it that the oil cooler only comes into operation when the oil gets warm enough, thereby getting the best of both worlds (i.e. warm enough to work at its optimum, but gets cooled down if it gets too hot).

Very pleased for you that you've got her back Phil, and well done to SPC for sorting it out to your liking :thumbup:


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Lexusboy
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31-10-2017, 10:36 AM
How good is it we have a number of people having their cars up graded and everyone seems happy....:thumbup:
Lexusboy
31-10-2017, 10:36 AM #125

How good is it we have a number of people having their cars up graded and everyone seems happy....:thumbup:

FirebirdPhil
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31-10-2017, 11:10 AM
steviewevie Yeah I was going to make the same comment on the oil temp. Sometimes people get carried away with oil coolers etc, and on a cold day they might find the oil never warms up properly so never does its job properly. It's possible to get an "oilstat", kind of like a thermostat, so you can have it that the oil cooler only comes into operation when the oil gets warm enough, thereby getting the best of both worlds (i.e. warm enough to work at its optimum, but gets cooled down if it gets too hot).

Very pleased for you that you've got her back Phil, and well done to SPC for sorting it out to your liking :thumbup:

Maybe the oil temp is showing lower than before because I am being very careful of the clutch i.e. gentle driving and little tubby use, changing gear at 4K RPM. Anyway i went out side to have a look ar the gauge - I did miss read it, the numbers are very close together, post temps changed.

Anyway it is still within normal operating guidelines and perfectly fine no issue at all. 82C is optimum, 110C is warning light time - depending on what you are driving of course.

Oh I filled it up this morning and the MPG is 33, that was motorway at normal speeds and round Milton Keynes about 300 miles so a good average.
Edited 12-12-2009, 03:01 PM by FirebirdPhil.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
31-10-2017, 11:10 AM #126

steviewevie Yeah I was going to make the same comment on the oil temp. Sometimes people get carried away with oil coolers etc, and on a cold day they might find the oil never warms up properly so never does its job properly. It's possible to get an "oilstat", kind of like a thermostat, so you can have it that the oil cooler only comes into operation when the oil gets warm enough, thereby getting the best of both worlds (i.e. warm enough to work at its optimum, but gets cooled down if it gets too hot).

Very pleased for you that you've got her back Phil, and well done to SPC for sorting it out to your liking :thumbup:

Maybe the oil temp is showing lower than before because I am being very careful of the clutch i.e. gentle driving and little tubby use, changing gear at 4K RPM. Anyway i went out side to have a look ar the gauge - I did miss read it, the numbers are very close together, post temps changed.

Anyway it is still within normal operating guidelines and perfectly fine no issue at all. 82C is optimum, 110C is warning light time - depending on what you are driving of course.

Oh I filled it up this morning and the MPG is 33, that was motorway at normal speeds and round Milton Keynes about 300 miles so a good average.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Dan_Turism0
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2,825
31-10-2017, 01:32 PM
great news Phil Big Grin me and toxo will have to pop across for a inspection Wink

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Dan_Turism0
31-10-2017, 01:32 PM #127

great news Phil Big Grin me and toxo will have to pop across for a inspection Wink


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FirebirdPhil
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31-10-2017, 01:36 PM
Any time -

The Alpine Type R's are going in tomorrow.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
31-10-2017, 01:36 PM #128

Any time -

The Alpine Type R's are going in tomorrow.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Demon
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31-10-2017, 06:03 PM
2tongues Any time -

The Alpine Type R's are going in tomorrow.


Did you ever sort out those fibreglass sub box's in the end phil???

Jason Big Grin

The 'Demon' is on its way :Shooting:

Now driving a Sh!tbox Sad
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Demon
31-10-2017, 06:03 PM #129

2tongues Any time -

The Alpine Type R's are going in tomorrow.


Did you ever sort out those fibreglass sub box's in the end phil???

Jason Big Grin


The 'Demon' is on its way :Shooting:

Now driving a Sh!tbox Sad
Smurf SOLD
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FirebirdPhil
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7,101
02-11-2017, 08:36 AM
yes and no!!

yes I made one ant it worked, but my sub likes vented enclosures so it is now in a vented one that I made.

The FB one is in my shed.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
02-11-2017, 08:36 AM #130

yes and no!!

yes I made one ant it worked, but my sub likes vented enclosures so it is now in a vented one that I made.

The FB one is in my shed.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

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