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Old Apr 11, 2001 | 09:58 AM
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Normal Operating temp

What is the normal operating temp for a 305 tpi engine? just wanna make sure my car doesn't have a cooling problem.

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86' IROC-Z
5.0L TPI
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Old Apr 11, 2001 | 10:04 AM
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Stock thermostat is 195 degrees, but the primary fan , stock, doesn't come on until 220. Once the fan is on, temp doesn't go over 220, normally.

I have noticed my GTA often doesn't even get up to 220 if I keep moving.
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