I finally got around to installing my prehistoric CTSC with the Novi 1000 blower. I'm running the standard 6 psi pulley. I did my first track day with the kit and I'm wondering what others are seeing for track temps. I have an oil cooler, Koyo radiator, one step colder plugs, and tuned to 11.5AFR at redline. I'm running distilled water and water wetter in the radiator and heat exchanger. Track temps were around 80 degrees and I saw the following readings after a 30 mins session. Are these readings consistent with what everyone else is seeing with their supercharger setup?

Max oil temps: 265 degrees measured at oil sandwich plate
Oil pressure: 80psi during VTEC measured at oil sandwich plate (no concern here)
Max water temp: 225 degrees measured at upper radiator hose (ECU was reading the same)
Max IAT: 137 degrees measured pre throttle body in the aftercooler
Max IAT: 169 degrees measured with stock IAT sensor

I will be installing SPAL fans but I don't anticipate that will have much affect mid session. Thoughts?

 

 

Mobil 1 5w30. I usually run Castrol 5w40 so that's what's going in next time.

 

What ECU for tuning and are you using a Larger Heat Exchanger?

OEM ECU would be pulling 4+ degrees of timing at WOT with such high (Intake Manifold) AITs.

 

I've had poor experience with standard Mobil 1 5 or 10W-30. I've found they shear down very quickly after being exposed to some heat (260F+) as seen in lower oil pressure. Seems the 0W-40 formulation is more robust. But I've never had issues with Motul 5W-30.

Do you have a vented hood and is your radiator well-sealed to the front bumper opening?

 

That's about what my temps are at in the summer here in Texas.

 

I'm using the RRFPR that comes with the kit. I'm running the larger heat exchanger from silicone intakes:
Air to Water Radiator

I have all the plastic for the bumper in place still and the radiator is sealed with foam all around for a good seal.

 

Some suggestions for you. Yes that IAT is too high. 137 would be my max comfort if it stays consistent there, but 169 is through the roof and id be worried about detonation. I would strongly consider running a water/meth injection kit to bring that IAT down significantly and help save wear and tear/detonation prevention on the motor. You could easily see a 50F+ drop from doing this. Your Rad temps would likely come down a bit as well. 225F peak is higher then nominal but not too bad. If your not running a vented hood yet, do so. Either cut out the stock one or buy one. But the water/meth injection is going to be far the most beneficial.

265F for oil temps is ok, its what I was seeing NA at the track, so your cooler is working, but I would run on a 5/40-10/40w oil next time for the added sheering protection. At 265F a 30w is not a 30w anymore. And do not use mobile1! Use almost anything else.

 

 

Man, that makes me cringe. My OCD is going crazy lol