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Old 03-16-2011, 09:36 AM
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The pro builder who did my 389 said the engine is suppose to run at a steady 190 degrees and has a 190 thermostat. He said no point in running it cooler.

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Old 03-18-2011, 02:13 AM
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The pro builder who did my 389 said the engine is suppose to run at a steady 190 degrees and has a 190 thermostat. He said no point in running it cooler.
After looking at my 66 GTO Manual it too says to use a 190 degree thermostat so I stand corrected.

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