How hot is too hot?

How hot is too hot?

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Gord1

Original Poster:

21 posts

94 months

Friday 16th June 2017
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I have an MX5 1.6 engine in my kit car, the temperature can easily tip 110c after a while.
How hot is too hot and when should I be coming in to let it cool down?

SmilerFTM

832 posts

156 months

Friday 16th June 2017
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My NC's coolant reaches around 101 when not moving around much. I think the MK1 thermostat is fully open and the fans turn on full at around 100/101 degrees. 110 sounds high but not horribly so

HustleRussell

25,146 posts

166 months

Friday 16th June 2017
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110 degrees is too hot and coming in and letting it cool down isn't a solution. I'd say it's upgrade time. Radiator?