Topic: Re: Is 225F a good temperature to run at?
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Christian said: The correct operating temperature is 210. I don't like to run hotter than that but I don't want to run too cool either.
I don't use the car for very long drives, so I don't want the car to take ages to warm up. A 180 stat would simply extend the warm up time.
A big block Shark ain't likely to EVER run "too cool"...
Technically, anything above 160 deg is considered operating temp...anything below could contribute to moisture buildup, and accelerated wear/tear on engine components. If you're only getting to 210 sitting still(in traffic, etc), and it cools down once you get moving, then yer prolly in good shape. My smallblock won't get to 210 in traffic, with the A/C on...it normally will run just a tad over 200 on a hot day with the A/C on, and cools back down to around 185-190 on the road.
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Christian said: The correct operating temperature is 210. I don't like to run hotter than that but I don't want to run too cool either.
I don't use the car for very long drives, so I don't want the car to take ages to warm up. A 180 stat would simply extend the warm up time.
The thermostat is only meant to maintain a min. temp ... it has no effect on your high water temps. Regardless of whether you had a 160,180, or 195 f. thermostat , youll be up to that temp in no time and beyond. I suggest you run no thermostat since the motor comes up to temp fast anyway. So long as it comes up to temp, you don't need a thermostat, per Stewart Water Pump Tech .
I also have a DEwitt and its much more efficient than stock, but I wish I known about the EMCx3 Radiator carried by CFR Performance which is rated at 1250 h.p. , huge tubes, 3.5 " thick core, 3 pass. Bit cheaper than Dewitts BB radiator too.
1970 built 454 coupe., M21, 336-1 rear, numbers matching . Approx. 550 hp/600 tq. #2 Condition .
For Sale : $32,000 very firm .
Have a full write up with closeup walk-around video for the serious minded only please.
For Sale : $32,000 very firm .
Have a full write up with closeup walk-around video for the serious minded only please.
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