good engine temp?

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Jun 23, 2007 | 07:40 PM

dnulnarts

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good engine temp?

i have a 350 in my 81 camaro. whats the hottest that the engine should be running at that you would be comfortable with?
thanks

Jun 23, 2007 | 08:32 PM

blackz87

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RE: good engine temp?

I have a 180 thermostat and on the open road it is at 180 deg. Driving in stop and go trafic and with the A/C around 180/220 degs. But it will vary and NOTHING hotter then 220.

Jun 25, 2007 | 05:08 PM

z28 john

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RE: good engine temp?

Depends! If you have used a HPP3 or had the computer re-mapped, then you wouldn't want it to run over 160*, but for a stock pcm, 160- 195* thermostat is accepable. i agree on the 220 max.!
Caio!
John