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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 01:22 AM
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What are the best temps(coolent,trans,oil) to run the 1/4 or light to light?
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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 01:09 PM
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The lower the better.

My car runs well with coolant around 179, tranny around 180 and not sure the oil but I am sure it is under 200 as well.
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The lower the better.

My car runs well with coolant around 179, tranny around 180 and not sure the oil but I am sure it is under 200 as well.
Well I know its supposed to warm up before you stomp it. So what temps should I wait for before smashing the gas?
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Normal operating temp. I would not mash with any temp under 120.

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Whats a warm up??????????? :confused:
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I've had the best luck with my coolant temps in the 150 range before my burnout, about 165 or so after burnout.

Oil temp about the same range.
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