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Re: how much warm up do forged pistons really need?

Subject: Re: how much warm up do forged pistons really need?
by Stl94LT1 on 2009/8/2 17:14:20

Quote:

Durango_Boy wrote:
From what I've experienced you can start it and drive immediately, but don't drive aggressively before it's warmed up a bit. The pistons will warm up faster than the water, same with the valves, so don't think of it as an engine temp thing.


I agree!! But, before I run the car hard I wait for 160* oil temps which are more important that the coolant temps at the point.
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