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04-18-2014, 11:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Ellington Connecticut
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Thermostat questions
So I recently just replaced my thermostat on my chevy 355 (350 bored over). I put a new 180 degree thermostat in and now the motor is running around 177-180 degrees. Is this to cold to run at for a small block should I try a 195 thermostat??? Is running this cold going to make my fuel mileage worse???
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04-19-2014, 01:14 AM
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Parts and more parts
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere
Posts: 6,821
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Re: Thermostat questions
Everyone has an idea of what is right. I run a 180 degree Superstat in my 383 stroker engine in my 84 truck. I also have a BeCool radiator and electric fans. I get a steady 15 MPG from a truck with a stroked engine, 3:73 gears, 700 R4 tranny, that has a 2400 stall converter, and a low profile tire. I would consider this to be relatively good for a truck that has a T/stat at that low of temp. It is up to you, but the HP will respond to the cooler temps.
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