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Old 05-03-2010, 12:39 AM
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what is a normal temp for a ls1 to run at,
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Old 05-03-2010, 12:45 AM
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our guages are pretty much dummy gauges but if you go by the guage mine always stayed at 208 all day long during the hottest day and the coldest day. everything ok with yours?
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well i guess yes because on mine it reads the same as yours around 208 was just wondering.
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stock low fan setting is like 226, so during summer weather I would say most run at 220+
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yeah since we have th esame year your about right, if it starts creeping up flush your coolant and get a new t stat
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185-190 all day long with water wetter and 160 thermostat and tune for fans to come on early
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About the temp your T-stat is or a little hotter....
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