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76bonanza · 07-12-2006, 08:56 PM

I was riding with a friend he is running a 350 like mine mild cam headers and what not. I noticed his engine ran between 210-220 I thought mine was high at 195-200. He siad his old 4x4 runs at 220 constant. So what is to hot for these engines? And for performace what is the best temp to run? I know this is somewhat a preference thing but just curious.

71Dragtruck · 07-12-2006, 10:05 PM

For performance,you want it to run very cool. I would love it if my engine never saw over 160-180 at the track. Of course on the street you need it a little warmer to burn out the impurities and keep the sludge down.

07-12-2006, 08:56 PM	#1
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	engine temps I was riding with a friend he is running a 350 like mine mild cam headers and what not. I noticed his engine ran between 210-220 I thought mine was high at 195-200. He siad his old 4x4 runs at 220 constant. So what is to hot for these engines? And for performace what is the best temp to run? I know this is somewhat a preference thing but just curious. __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

07-12-2006, 10:05 PM	#2
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: engine temps For performance,you want it to run very cool. I would love it if my engine never saw over 160-180 at the track. Of course on the street you need it a little warmer to burn out the impurities and keep the sludge down. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs Last edited by 71Dragtruck; 07-12-2006 at 10:08 PM.



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