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Originally Posted by briank
- inserting objects to displaced some of the volume that would normally be coolant. For example, insert a 1.5 foot 3/4 " diameter solid plastic cylinder into the radiator, insert it in through the cap. (You can take it out in summer)
- Squeeze the radiator and heater supply rubber hoses half-way using mini-clamps
- Use a smaller oil filter (if this is possible)...
Another idea that just came to mind is teeing into the Transmission cooler tubes and feeding the warm transmission fluid through an insulated canister that will warm the radiator as soon as the transmission spins. Scratch that idea.... this is more fluid to heat.
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Inserting something to displace the coolant could work but it would need to be on the side of the engine block so it can heat up sooner.
I would advise against clamping the radiator hose as it could weaken the hose and burst or pop off at a later time. Insulating it might help but if you want to decrease the volume I would look for a smaller hose.
I would not go for a smaller oil filter as the difference in capacity will only be a few oz and the filter will clog sooner and open the bypass or cause the oil pump to work harder. Stay with the factory size oil filter or go larger.
One more note oil will take longer to heat and cool than the coolant so using that to heat the coolant will not work well when cold but it could help the coolant heat the oil once the car is to operating temp.