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Old 11-13-2011, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by madmaxx View Post
You also like to wear your cylinder walls out. Hot piston, cold cylinder equal wear.

I'm also using a 160* water thermostat. I like to keep the heads as cool as possibly, to limit detonation on hot days.
Yep, your not doing your engine any favors by running water temp of 160........minimum should be 180 on the water and oil temps..........

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