Thread: Can engine temp be to cold?

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Thanks for all the replies.With my 195 it would run alittle hot and not want to turn over very easy.This is in my 77 camaro with a 355,11:1,64cc iron heads,and a stockish(?) starter.But with the 160 it runs much cooler and turns over easier.But I kind of figured the temp needed to a little higher.This car is being built for some bracket racing and still street legal.I can cut the fans off and get more heat in it pretty easy at the track but running down the highway the temp stays low.So maybe the 180 stat will be just right.I'll need a better starter soon anyway so that sounds like the plan.
AGAIN THANKS FOR THE HELP,I HOPE ALL YALL KNOW HOW MUCH REAL HELP I HAVE RECIEVED FROM CLUBHOTROD.MY BUILD HAS BEEN MUCH EASIER KNOWING I COULD ASK ANY QUESTION ON HERE AND GET THE RIGHT ANSWERS.

If its a small block chevy, its gonna run for 200k miles hot or cold regardless, so don't worry about it!

Glad to make your night... any engine can be blown up with the right idiot behind the wheel, but one thing i will guarantee is that the engine in the thread you mention didn't blow up because it was running at 170 degrees. There are more running small block Chevys out there with over 200k miles on them than there are experts to say they aren't any good.

Originally Posted by DennyW

The reason there are so many Chevys, is because they are popular, easy to work on, parts are cheap because of the volume of them, and anyone can build one.

Youre absolutely right. They didn't become so popular or reach such high volume for no reason. You mentioned several of them right there. i'd say its a safe bet small block Chevys will rule the hot rod world for another 50 years for these same reasons.

Originally Posted by DennyW

You got to admit, a 6, or 4 in a T bucket with 1, or 2 turbos hanging on there, would be pretty cool, and impressive, all chromed up.

Sorry, I aint feelin' that at all.