Not much traffic over in Competition right now, so I'll post here as well...

As the temps start rising (it will be near 90 here this weekend) I'm starting to wonder what is the best way to cool an engine between autox runs?
Should I shut off the engine and pop the hood? Keep the motor running and turn on the heater?

thanks

 

Keep the heater on full blast before,during and after your run.

Go for an extended cruise after you run (if possible) to cool the brakes.

Other than that, park in a shaded area (again if possible) and pop the hood.

 

damn isn't that a little too much(during the run)?

 

i wouldnt put it on during the actual run, but otherwise a good idea

 

ice

 

the heater on?
how dose that cool the engine? but i'll be crazy hot for the driver?

 

This thread should answer all your questions:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=132235

 

It works great. Keep the windows open and adjust the vents so they don't blow in your face. If it is too hot then you are a *****, plain and simple

 

heater takes heat away from the engine. also good to know if you ever overheat, pull over and turn on your heater.

 

Get the Spoon thermostat, radiator cap, and when your not running keep the hood open.

 

run some redline water wetter in your coolant as well and if you want, get a B&M oil cooler.

 

maybe a turbo timer?

 

yea no need during the run...but always always let the car run for some time at idle before you shut her down....and while you're doing that run the heater...also pop the hood but i usually dont pop it all the way up, i use a bar or something to raise the hood but still shade the engine....

for autox its less of a big deal. For a national, div or Prosolo event yea I'd do it. for a local its not too big a deal..but always do so after lapping on track.

fais

 

Spoon Radiator Caps $35 shipped.

 

Taken from Racing Craft's website - product in question is the Crux C/F hood for EK9 Civic (vented). Maybe use a vented hood in conjunction with a higher performance radiator like RG?



[Modified by kengs, 2:22 AM 4/26/2002]