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Old 03-27-2012, 03:24 PM
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Hey guys, Stock 97 camaro rs 3.8
What temerature should i stay between, I did a search and got 180 to 220 was normal for Lt1 and Ls1 is mine the same?

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Old 03-27-2012, 07:30 PM
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thats good... assuming your stat is stock temp it opens at 195* so between 180 and 220 is good. also that gauge is pretty inaccurate
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 08:28 PM
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I have a stock 96 3.8 with 75000mi and my needle normally stays about 1/4 of the way. It seems to go up close to 210 mostly at lights when the fans turn on.
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 08:59 PM
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Thanks for the reasurance guys, Jrams sounds just like my situation so i should be clear
 
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Old 03-27-2012, 09:09 PM
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Yeah, that is about where my 94 Z28 runs too. You are fine.
 
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