Nope, no low 10's just 10.8's so far but I'm working on it<G>
As far as the thermostat goes I think your right, heat up the block and the
oil will also warm up.
Here is a question for you guys. I'm picking up my
oil temp right as it goes back into the block from the cooler (and filter). So it is at its "coldest" temp. What do you think the "rise" is. ie at the
oil pan where it goes back to the external oil pump. REMEMBER this is a dry sump system so that there is little or no oil in the pan when the motor is running.
Also, as long as we are "talking". Do any of you have any experience with a vacuum pump for the oil pan. ie running a vacuum in the sump so as to increase horsepower? Since my motor has a dry sump I can simply close off the valve cover vents and the dry sump pump sucks all the air as well as the oil out from the crankcase. I've read where it boost horsepower by around 15-20. When we dyno'd the engine we had vents in the valve covers while the Busch versions didn't so they could boost their power.
Regards,