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Old May 26, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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What is normal operating temp of coolant in the ls6 motors?
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Old May 26, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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What is normal operating temp of coolant in the ls6 motors?
Stock thermostat is set at 210ºF
LS1's run best at between 180º and 190º
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Old May 27, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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Thank u,I assume fan kicks on around there to?
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Old May 27, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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The factory thermostat is 195deg faren , the cooling fan switch is usually 212deg faren .
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The factory thermostat is 195deg faren , the cooling fan switch is usually 212deg faren .

^^^^^Correct
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195 is the stock operating temp
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