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[james accordino]

Maybe the piston temps. bear much more on the oil than
the water?  They are oil cooled, yes?  Maybe the water
has a much larger heat soak capability?  And better
cooling of the water?  Via good airflow through the
radiator and an efficient fan?  I don't know, I'm just
guessing.

Jim Accordino

--- JShadzi at aol.com wrote:
> If this is the case, how come its not reflecting at
> all in the water temps?
>
> Javad
>
> >Ding.  I think we have a winner.  I saw a NASTYCAR
> >piston once.  Running like 14/1 compression and
> went
> >full lean as he ran out of gas at part throttle.
> >Looked like they used a cutting torch.  It burned a
> >hole clean through the dome.  Melted right through
> it.
> > EGT's can really soar under part throttle/lean
> >conditions.  Totally off throttle is still hot but
> not
> >nearly so.
> >
> >Jim Accordino
> >
> >--- TM <t44tq at mindspring.com> wrote:
> >> Marc-
> >> Sounds to me like your car is running too lean at
> >> part throttle and your
> >> EGTs are soaring, hence the high oil temps.
> >>
> >> At WOT, you're going full rich and the fuel is
> >> cooling things down.
> >>
> >> Taka
> >>
> >
> >
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