Heat is a byproduct of horsepower. An engine with higher-than-average power will produce a higher-than-average amount of heat. But by extension, if your engine is driven hard and under load right up until it's shut down in the middle of a 4-wheel drift into its parking spot, it's going to have a higher thermal m*** versus an engine that is loafing along with part throttle for the last mile or two before shut down. To paraphrase: "If it's rode hard and put away hot, it's going to take a while to cool its *** off". I'm not pointing fingers because I don't know anyone's particular driving style. But sometimes, when we're having fun, it's easy to overlook some of the factors that preceded some of the consequences. About 15 years ago when I was heavily involved in turbocharged cars, it was almost mandatory to have to chill out the last couple of miles at the end of any and all trips. I got into that habit and I still do that to this day. Well, maybe the fact that the Sheriff lives in my neighborhood on my route home could have something to do with it, too. ..
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