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> I believe your numbers are atypical. Most guys are seeing higher oil
> than water temps. But I believe that will be an installation specific
> condition. I'll be running without a thermostat. The water has a lot
> more thermal mass than the oil, so I expect the oil to come up to temp
> much faster. I'm planning a sliding door to cut the airflow through the
> strake mounted ducts, so it probably won't matter. I can get the temps
> up quickly on either one. But I still think the oil will get hotter
> faster than the water. 

 

Ernest,

    Sliding door where ?? Inlet or outlet ??

 

Kelly T