well since I want to make day trips with the Z (300+ at 70mph is about all I am good for) I needed to know how well the car handled extended high speed. Not wanting to find out in BFNW I got out on a few local toll roads that ringed O town, and kept it pretty much at 70-80 for about 90 miles. Happy to report that the temp just got to about 180 (85f AC on) and sat there, oil pressure stayed about 4/5 full. Had the lights on as well. Checked the oil and water level after I got home (and let it cool some) all looked good. Even stopped for gas at about the 1/2 point and was able to restart with no issues after filling up (no hot start problems). I did open the hood and check the oil while at the gas station so I guess that is cheating on the hot start.

I hope that if I can go 90miles the next trip of 140 miles on the Tpike will be uneventful...

 

 

Nice job Dave!

Now that you have it well sorted, you should give it a real test and take the drive up to Atlanta to meet up with SteveJ at the Z nationals in Oct. 

The hot start syndrome usually appears when the car has been shut off for 20 to 40 minutes in hot weather.  Not sure how long you gas stop was.

I will check the calendar and see what things look like. I have family near Columbus GA so could get there (400 miles) then just drive the 60 or so to Atlanta.

October 14 & 15. Friday is track day at Road Atlanta. I'm going there to hang out & take photos. Saturday is the car show at Coolray Field in Gwinnett. That's the parking lot for the Triple-A Braves affiliate. Send me a PM if you plan on coming up.

That will be tough, my other trip will be Oct 8. Will if  can swing another trip, I will have a better idea by then on how well it handle a 400 trip.