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Islander03GT

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So I went to the track last night for the first time with my GT. The best time I ran is in my sig, but I was having trouble keeping it consistent. I ran everything from 14.5 to 14.9 to 15.3. I think at least part of this has to do with heat. I let her sit for about an hour before that 14.5 run.

What are some of the bst ways to get my Stang to run cooler? I'm thinking a trans cooler might help (automatic). What about a t-stat? What temperature?

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
 
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I say get some gears and a superchip microtuner, you can control the fan temp with the chip.
 

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should've ran more consistent times with that automatic? what type of day was it? and which track did you go to?
 

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LACR in Palmdale... and it was a warm one. I'll put it this way, first time I've ever not needed a jacket out there after the sun went down.

It was my first time with the car too, so I was playing around a bit trying to find an ideal racing style.
 

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Islander03GT said:
So I went to the track last night for the first time with my GT. The best time I ran is in my sig, but I was having trouble keeping it consistent. I ran everything from 14.5 to 14.9 to 15.3. I think at least part of this has to do with heat. I let her sit for about an hour before that 14.5 run.

What are some of the bst ways to get my Stang to run cooler? I'm thinking a trans cooler might help (automatic). What about a t-stat? What temperature?

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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IMO, the tranny cooler is the best gift you can give (any) automatic, since heat is the #1 auto tranny killer. I had one on my last car, and I think that's why I never had any problems... it'll run cooler and shift better.

You can get a lower rated thermostat, I did that in my last car too. Much better in summer weather.

Also, consider a MAC CIA... you can find them for around $100 if you look in the right place.

Otherwise, look into a shift kit? I dunno..
 
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