If anyone here is interested. This is about a ~25 min track session with ambient temps of ~75 deg F. Coolant temps are both before/after radiator. HPL Euro 5W40.
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So I am friends with a guy that has a MK7 GTI that has gone full nerd on data logging and looking at/deealilgn with oil/coolant temps. Hood vent for more flow, testing the ideal oil cooler placement, best intercoolers, etc. Tons of data/info:My Gen Coupe turbo would always hit 300F oil temp after about 4 or 5 laps.
My Gen Coupe turbo would always hit 300F oil temp after about 4 or 5 laps.
External oil coolers on the MK7 VWs work but many are positioned in front of the r. side/IC outlet which of course.....heats up your IATs so basically defeats the purpose. If I do one, I'm tucking mine in the r. side fender area behind the bumper.I remember hearing about those complaints with the 2.0T Genesis on the track. You definitely need a separate oil cooler on those things for track duty.
You are saved by low altitude. Add 1,000-1,500ft, and you are in limp mode.External oil coolers on the MK7 VWs work but many are positioned in front of the r. side/IC outlet which of course.....heats up your IATs so basically defeats the purpose. If I do one, I'm tucking mine in the r. side fender area behind the bumper.
Truth. Most of what we see here is oil temps exceeding ~280 then the coolant climbing past ~240 which is a no-go/come in. Many add the popular aftermarket oil coolers b/c they are scared of the 280 only to find out they are down on power from the high IATs being heated up by the oil cooler exhaust. Got to do it right if you do it....I'll end up with one at some point I think. DSG cooler too...it gets hot as well and will puke.You are saved by low altitude. Add 1,000-1,500ft, and you are in limp mode.
For example, here, no VW can do more than 4-5 laps without an external oil cooler.
We have saying here: only two things are constant on the track: Subaru head gaskets and VW's limp mode.
Yeah, that was my thinking, that DSG cooling in your case might be of more pressing need.Truth. Most of what we see here is oil temps exceeding ~280 then the coolant climbing past ~240 which is a no-go/come in. Many add the popular aftermarket oil coolers b/c they are scared of the 280 only to find out they are down on power from the high IATs being heated up by the oil cooler exhaust. Got to do it right if you do it....I'll end up with one at some point I think. DSG cooler too...it gets hot as well and will puke.
I've never had the trans temp warning even at 270 trans temps.Yeah, that was my thinking, that DSG cooling in your case might be of more pressing need.
That is HOT!I've never had the trans temp warning even at 270 trans temps.
I'd say I was nearly there....that was 90 out and beating on it on a short track.That is HOT!