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Cross Post from HPDE / Racing What is the acceptable range of water temp for a street driven 996 on track days? What is the point at which you should pit if it gets too high. I have a dash mounted OBD II Scan gauge. I can monitor water temp and MAP Air temp, but not oil temp. I am starting to experiment with higher rpm (lower gear) driving and seeing water temps up 7-8 degrees hotter. Ambient temp ranges 70 - 83 degrees. Any input would help. Some summer track days ahead, I don't want any surprises. David

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I've seen water temps go as high as 210 on my car in 80+ degree weather at the end of a 25-30 minute run. ideally, I'd prefer if they were below 200. This was with a new water pump and all 3 CFS radiators. I monitored oil temp and it would regularly get to 230-240 after about 10-15 minutes. I had a 2 qt mantis pan with a oil cooler that ran up front, so that helped. I'd say 210 is probably safe....ish....

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