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Topic: 1981 stock motor running temp

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1981 stock motor running temp

Posted: 9/20/23 10:10am Message 1 of 6
Domer94
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Vette(s): 1996 c4 coupe black / black
2000 c5 coupe pewter / black

i was doing some spirited driving on the interstate and noticed the coolant temp creeping over the 200 mark , as well as oil temp. is this normal range for 85-95 mph running?




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Re: 1981 stock motor running temp

Posted: 9/20/23 11:01am Message 2 of 6
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195-220 is pretty normal.  What is it normally reading when you're just going around town? I can't imagine it being much less.

 




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Re: 1981 stock motor running temp

Posted: 9/20/23 11:03am Message 3 of 6
Domer94
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thanks. its always under 200 when normal driving .. just got a bit concerned when i was hauling ass




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Posted: 9/20/23 11:07am Message 4 of 6
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Sounds pretty normal to me.  Does it have a 195* thermostat?



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Re: 1981 stock motor running temp

Posted: 9/20/23 11:08am Message 5 of 6
Domer94
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not sure... i never changed it. im assuming stock




Re: 1981 stock motor running temp

Posted: 9/21/23 11:48am Message 6 of 6
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My 82 runs about 200 to 220 in Texas summer and that's after I installed the new DeWitt radiator.  So I think your good.




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