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Old 07-17-2010, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jettaturbogls
I know it sounds stupid, but how do I lower the engine temp. I am running 20% 18% oil. Then i was told to go to a lower oil %. I am now running 20% 12% oil. Temps were still in the 250 range with the body off. Went to a colder plug, temps are now 235 ish with the body. Now with the colder plug the truggy cools off quick. I mean if I give it a 8 count to rap it to see how the low end is set. I have to warm it up again. It was broke in with the heat cycle at 200. Any help would be great. just don't know what to do.

what engine are we talking about?

Alpha engines run at atleast 260+ most run at 280.
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