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[Black Thunder]

With temperatures this weekend predicted to be in the mid 40s during the day and low 30s at night, these cold condition will surely test some race worn engines. Now lets predict how many engines will blow up this weekend.

[Paul55]

With temperatures this weekend predicted to be in the mid 40s during the day and low 30s at night, these cold condition will surely test some race worn engines.

Now lets predict how many engines will blow up this weekend.

Take it u have not been to easy bay for winter nationals?

[Rocky Kugel]

If you prepare your engine for the cpld temps you will be fine...run a thinner oil...thermostat...block heater...even a torpeado heater on your motor before you start....just got to prepare... cover your oil cooler and block some of the rad to keep heat in...just a few things to do.

[BUTTBEAK]

I hope 0..... and that includes haulers, generators, and heater blower motors!

[RocketRide]

Take it u have not been to easy bay for winter nationals?

There is a huge difference down south,the air isnt as dry as the north, besides that if you are at the winternationals chances are you have a spare engine with you,and alot more money involved, It is touchy if you are running all aluminum tho, but like rocky said take steps to protect, its a gamble.

[W.O.T 3 WIDE]

If you prepare your engine for the cpld temps you will be fine...run a thinner oil...thermostat...block heater...even a torpeado heater on your motor before you start....just got to prepare... cover your oil cooler and block some of the rad to keep heat in...just a few things to do.

Agree 100% really the cold air will make more hp. gotta get some heat in it before you start pounding on it..

[Rusty_Nuts]

If you prepare your engine for the cpld temps you will be fine...run a thinner oil...thermostat...block heater...even a torpeado heater on your motor before you start....just got to prepare... cover your oil cooler and block some of the rad to keep heat in...just a few things to do.

Exactly. Just be smart. Get it warmed up as usual and then the conditions will actually help it from there. The cooler temps will help it run cooler as well. Everyone has the ability to start up the car and warm it up to optimum temps. May take a bit longer but of course its worth it.

Im just not sure what the sprints can do besides heaters. Maybe a couple extra warm up laps before they take the green for heats/feature..?

[riptide]

There is a huge difference down south,the air isnt as dry as the north, besides that if you are at the winternationals chances are you have a spare engine with you,and alot more money involved, It is touchy if you are running all aluminum tho, but like rocky said take steps to protect, its a gamble.

I wondered about this since I have been in both places several times. There is not nearly as much difference in the humidity as one might think. Links are provided for verification.


Pittsburgh in October: LINK>>
Humidity
The relative humidity typically ranges from 47% (comfortable) to 91% (very humid) over the course of a typical October, rarely dropping below 30% (dry) and reaching as high as 100% (very humid).

The air is driest around October 24, at which time the relative humidity drops below 55% (mildly humid) three days out of four; it is most humid around October 1, rising above 87% (very humid) three days out of four.


Tampa in February: LINK>>
Humidity
The relative humidity typically ranges from 50% (comfortable) to 92% (very humid) over the course of a typical February, rarely dropping below 28% (dry) and reaching as high as 100% (very humid).

The air is driest around February 29, at which time the relative humidity drops below 60% (mildly humid) three days out of four; it is most humid around February 1, rising above 88% (very humid) three days out of four.

[Don88]

Im no expert, but Ive been around racing for over 60 years and always thought the hotter the more chance for blowing up!!~ Cold makes HP and running an engine at 9000RPM should make enough heat!! Heck, we usea Salamander in July and August!!

[whatthefrow2]

Count 1 from practice last nite

[Paul55]

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What class?

[IMPERIALTIRE11]

I would have to say it would be more from end of the season worn out parts rather than the cold.. Racers and owners know how to prepare to run in the cold weather. 35 degrees at night in East Bay in Feb is the same as 35 in PA.

[fastforward1]

No blown engines while I was there so the answer at least in this case is 0

[articcatvtwin]

no the answer is one for sure mcdonald broke a rocker or lifter and that was a brand new motor

[mcmillen61m]

Lunger in crates 14j in stocks that i know of

[wildside]

Lunger threw the belts lost headgasket. Did not blow motor

[whatthefrow2]

Gale ruth 1r sprint lost 1 friday Russ dunn in lates thursday Rocky kugel sat in crates

[raceover5]

Gale ruth 1r sprint lost 1 friday
Russ dunn in lates thursday
Rocky kugel sat in crates

so out of 200 cars they had like 3-4 blown motors being the last race of the yr, thats a pretty dam good ratio.

[BUTTBEAK]

If you prepare your engine for the cpld temps you will be fine...run a thinner oil...thermostat...block heater...even a torpeado heater on your motor before you start....just got to prepare... cover your oil cooler and block some of the rad to keep heat in...just a few things to do.

I think you jinxed yourself, that sucks!

Edited by BUTTBEAK, 27 October 2013 - 07:21 PM.

[Rocky Kugel]

Haha I think I did too...around laps 5-6 tbe motor started to kay down and after the race all gauges where buried.