0-120mph pull in the e30

[Sagaris]

First thing I noticed. Cars always produce more power when they are cold, but its a bad idea.

The hotter you allow an engine to run, the more efficient it runs since the less heat will be absorbed by the cylinder head, piston, engine block which allows more heat available to do work. If we had the materials that could withstand combustion temperatures better we would have much more efficient engines. Materials are the limitation. So if you ever hear anyone trying to run a 160 F thermostat in an e30, slap them and tell them to fix their cooling system and stick with a stock 180 F thermostat.

[nando]

First thing I noticed. Cars always produce more power when they are cold, but its a bad idea.

uhm, what?

[e30trooper]

Who feels like a retard...... I DO! :(

[E30Idea]

You do realize you're talking to a spam bot lol?

Who feels like a retard...... I DO! :(

[e30trooper]

Do you realize you're talking to a spam bot lol?

LoL

[ak-]

You do realize you said the same shit that he said.... RIGHT?

You wont make it here.

You do realize you're talking to a spam bot lol?

[e30trooper]

You do realize you said the same shit that he said.... RIGHT?

You wont make it here.

Banny?

[E30Idea]

Still doesn't matter, the motor will be fine. As soon as you start that motor oil is flowing.

Still doesn't matter, the motor will be fine. As soon as you start that motor oil is flowing.

You do realize you said the same shit that he said.... RIGHT?

You wont make it here.

[JosefMiller]

Still doesn't matter, the motor will be fine. As soon as you start that motor oil is flowing.

[E30Idea]

You did that on a cold engine? typically not a good idea...

First thing I noticed. Cars always produce more power when they are cold, but its a bad idea.

[HarryPotter]

Still doesn't matter, the motor will be fine. As soon as you start that motor oil is flowing.

[Wh33lhop]

doesn't mean shit.

Regarding acceleration? Maybe not (might even be a bit quicker since your IATs aren't going to be as hot), but it's not great to wring out a motor like that with thick cold oil (= shitty flow) and pistons/rings that haven't yet expanded to where they were designed to run.

[VasFinest]

I never took the e30 over 80 haha. And now its in the shop for the brokenness. :(

[calz4m]

With a pretty beat M20 (track motor) I am maxing out at 125 on the back straight at Watkins Glen. That's on a cool day with a tow coming up the esses. Typically 118-120 is more like it.

[HarryPotter]

You did that on a cold engine? typically not a good idea...

doesn't mean shit.

If you have a gps you can tell how shit your speedo is. Mines off by at least 8 mph after 45.