Heat soak, what to expect
 

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I noticed low end torque was really crappy. Was this the timing getting dialed back. Oil got to 1 line over 220.

that's wat usually happens when cars heatsoak... not just the Z.

FYI, The term Heat Soak, though applicable in theory, is usually used with cars with forced air and intercoolers.

^^^^ Yep...

Happens to my Z/28. I have added a Big block Aluminum radiator, and a Aluminum Hi output water pump to counter the heat.

Just as engines run GREAT in the cool morning air, heat takes power away..

wat, not on non-aspirated cars? :rofl2: UNKNOWN

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I guess my Engine block and heads don't heatsoak...Hmmmm:confused:

Was your A/C on? I noticed a big difference when it is....

In S'pore everyday midday is this temperature.

your location is super humid too to add to the heat...

kinda like houston in the middle of the summer. heat index 130F. lol

Tell me about it, Kenchan. Good thing my 370Z is my weekend toy, still not driving her as much because of the heat, have to wakeup early when it's a cool morning.:driving:

yah, i remember walking outside 9pm and it's still super hot! :eekdance:

It sure is, haven't had any heat soak problems of course, and no loss in HP. There's just nothing like driving when it's nice and cool.:happydance:

Good thing I live south of Houston......oh, wait..............:(

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Sorry for using the word heat soak, I come from many turbo toys before the z, even my watercraft. Is 1 notch over 220 on the oil something to worry about