GoFast908Z

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what is the normal oil temp for a LS1? I think I may be running hot. What is too high?

This question is aimed at those that have oil temp gauges, or have good experience with oil temps in these cars.

allngn_c5

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Before oil cooler I was at 195 - 205
After oil cooler I am at 178 - 190
Those #'s are cruising at 75 mph on the Expressway.
As soon as I put my foot into it for an extended amount of time at higher RPMS the temps climb. Before they would get to 235+ and after the oil cooler have never gotten above 209. Let me tell you I was ripping and running in 90 degree temps last week and after about 30 miles or so the temps had only gotten up to 209. I was surprised. With the EWP from Meziere coolant temps were only 171 using the 160* T-stat. Hope this helps.

GoFast908Z

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cuz i'm running 235-245 on the freeway in 85 degree weather. I was thinking of installing an oil cooler, but its pretty expensive, and so is that radiator you have.

allngn_c5

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Well for 1300 you get everything. Lines, cooler, and a radiator that's capacity is 50% (roughly) larger. No issues here with more power then your setup is making at this point (I think, not dissing ya) and no issues in last weeks 90 + temps. Just a suggestion. Hope it works out for ya. Good luck.

Patman

In 70-80 degree weather my oil temps are usually around 205-210 in normal driving, and if I push it a little bit it'll get up to about 220. The hottest I've ever seen it was 230F the other day in 90 degree heat when I had the AC on and was stuck in traffic.

GoFast908Z

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i'm just really worried cuz with mild outside temps, the oil is very close to 250 degrees......and thats way out of the norm for f-bodies from what I'm told. I want to find the problem causing this, before I buy a $925 radiator.

Also, what the hell makes those lines worth $300????