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  • June 27, 2011 8:16 p.m. z31maniac SuperDork

    I have aquired a smoking deal on a new, built turbo M20, 2.8L, along with a T40e and some other nice turbo goodies.

    Plan is for a streetable, track car, 300whp/300wtq which will be EASY on this setup. I have a DD.

    My main concern is keeping the car cool during the Oklahoma summers at Hallett.

    Big custom aluminum raditator a must, or 3row MCoupe enough? Obviously a bill oil cooler.

    Any other tricks for keeping a turbo car cool?

    also considering a fuel cell and E85

  • Tom Suddard

    June 27, 2011 10:06 p.m. Tom Suddard SonDork

    From what I've read, all you need is a well maintained factory cooling system for a setup like the one above. An upgraded oil cooler will help keep turbo oil temps down, though. I'd still add a big aluminum radiator since track work puts a lot of stress on a cooling system. After that, don't worry.

  • mad_machine

    June 28, 2011 12:03 a.m. mad_machine SuperDork

    if you are really worried.. get a vented hood to help get the heat out from under it.. but a bigger radiator and an oilcooler should be all you need

  • tuna55

    June 28, 2011 6:47 a.m. tuna55 SuperDork

    I recommend faux zoomies like we used on the Amazon, they look cool too.

 
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