Thread: Can engine temp be to cold?
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11-02-2007 07:23 AM #1
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have a 195 in both my carb'd 302's. Motor runs better, less wear. The crap that passes for fuel these days needs all the help it can get.just 'cause you ain't paranoid doesn't mena they aren't out to get ya
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11-02-2007 09:41 AM #2
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Its been my experience in the past...you want to run the engine at the higher operating temperature like 180+ just because the cylinder head pressure will be higher which will also maintain a more stable compression.....ex. rings will be expanded more. But we (friends at strip) found that obviously you can go to high. I like the 180+ and had no problem running a destroked 400 with 12.5 to 1 compression all day at the track but my cooling system was up to par.
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11-02-2007 10:52 AM #3
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180 - 200 would be best. I agree with Fitzwell, piss poor gas they sell today won't fully detonate in a colder engine.Bob
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