[ta man]

My hard block engine has been in service since 2017. Mike Voycey built the shortblock intended more for a drag car then a street car. Initially I was going to add a remote filter cooler and lines but a few here suggested just run it as it is and see. I use a Canton 400 pan which increases oil capacity and also have a oil temp gauge. The majority of the time the oil temps are at 210 when the engine is fully heat soaked, the only time it goes higher are on extended high rpm runs on the highway..it will show 240. I also use synthetic 15/40 Rotella for oil in the engine for the added protection at possible higher temps. If I was to use this engine for road racing or any long high sustained runs more often I would add a cooler/thermostat setup.
The one nice feature I have now is the oil temp gauge..I always make sure my temp is up before I really romp on it...and also at the dragstrip with this engine the oil stays warmer longer then the coolant between rounds which is good for performance.