normal operating temp?
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Car: 1984 Trans Am H.O.
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: stock 3.73
normal operating temp?
Lately, when i've been driving around without the air on, the guage says i'm at 220, is that normal? Should i replace the thermostat, and what temp should i go
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i agree i went from 195 to 180 and the cars runs a tad bit better and my temp alittle cooler now.
i have had three thirdgen 350 tpi's and all have ran 220 degrees, so it seems normal to me.
i have had three thirdgen 350 tpi's and all have ran 220 degrees, so it seems normal to me.
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
220 is where the single stock elec fan turns on, so it not a problem running there.
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Car: 1984 Trans Am H.O.
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700-R4
Axle/Gears: stock 3.73
well, today the guage went up to the 3/4 mark when i was driving around town, and it wasn't hot out. Could something be wrong with the temp sensor or the guage?
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Car: 91 Camaro T-Tops
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you don't have a small coolent leak do you? Cause thats what happend to me. I had a small coolent leak and I started to over heat. But now that I have a new engine, nothing leaks. My temps are normal too.
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