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Old 01-17-2007, 11:44 PM
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Do you need an auxiliary oil cooler to deal with heat on hot track days? Do you need to compensate for oil starvation during high speed turns? Also how about a 3rd radiator? I'm going from a 996 3.4L that needed compenstations to a 997s 3.8L. Have the problems been resolved within the engine, or should I use the belt and suspenders aproach? Yes, I know the 996 & 997 both do well with "normal" driving. I'm asking for a discussion on high speed track work, hot days, etc. Thanks for your input.
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53 track days and no problems on the track with my 997s. just some oil consumption.
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53 track days and no problems on the track with my 997s. just some oil consumption.
What group do you drive in? I may not know your color code, etc., so maybe a description? Thanks. I drive in the Advanced/Instructors groups. I didn't have problems with the 996 until my speed really increased.
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got moved to the advanced run group (black) at the end of last season and was driving my miata at a pca event but by no means i'm an advanced driver. i took a ride in an instructors car a 997s at the glen. only things changed on his car were springs and r-comp. he had no probelems with oil starvation or heat. hope this helps.



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