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Old 01-27-2008, 02:02 AM   #11 (permalink)
MaxHedrm
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Darin, any reason why the cooling system, and that would include an external oil cooler, shouldn't be able keep a super-insulated block at optimal operating temperatures even in the summer?
Because it isn't designed to. A lot of heat radiates from an engine directly (hence your "need" to insulate the block). I think you would have some over heating issues in the warmer months even with an oil cooler.

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