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      12-18-2018, 04:30 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by BM3Rrrr View Post
Couple of things you can do to keep your engine warm.

1. keep the revs above 4k rpm at all times
2. empty out half your oil and drive around this way (engine will be hotter from less lubrication)
3. take some of the cardboard you use to block the oil cooler off and shove it down where the oil cooler valve goes, effectively blocking it.

Should solve you temperature issues.
I'll add this excellent advice I've been following myself for years to great effect:
4. Turn A/C to Max, leave cabin heat off so engine can save heat for itself.
5. Wrap entire engine compartment and front end in heat wrap.
6. Run diesel instead of gas to get engine to operating temp quicker.
7. Flip your brake ducts 180* so rotor heat vents to front where oil cooler is located.

Can't forget the best one:
8. Change out oil for antifreeze.
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