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WUTS BETTER 160* OR 180*

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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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WUTS BETTER 160* OR 180*

WUTS BETTER FOR A 305 CARB A 160* OR 180* THERMOSTAT
-MIKE
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by xgtharo86x
WUTS BETTER FOR A 305 CARB A 160* OR 180* THERMOSTAT
-MIKE
well looking at your location:Florida, which do you think? I've run all my cars with 160 therms year round, never had any problems with cars running to cool. Carb motors like the cold better than FI.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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The engine itself (assuming close to stock) should run around 190-210*... whatever thermostat will allow it to do that will work.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 03:59 AM
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what would be considerd to cool
i have a 160 in mine and on the highway i run at app. 165 even if its 90* out

would i be better off with a 180?
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