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Originally Posted by cycleguy55
Why are you concerned about 210°F? That's well within normal range and far from overheating or boiling over - unless you're running straight water with no pressure cap.
As others have pointed out, the 160°F thermostat is too low, and a 180° or 190° would be much better. As you have noted, it made no difference on your temperatures.
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Interesting article. I haven't head of the water pressure overcoming the radiator cap at high rpm but the possibility seems logical. If I end up with that issue I'll switch to a very high pressure cap at the tstat and go with a surge tank. They basically say the same thing I was in regards to coolant flow through the heat exchange and the need for a stable air pocket for air removal.