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Old 11-13-2001, 07:59 PM
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Hello , do you guys think a running coolant temp of 200 deg F is normal or hot on my 390 motor ? Thanks for the input. Olaf
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I would shoot for 185 degree area on a CI 390FE, but you'll get a lot of opinions on this from this group. Depends on oil type, outside air temp, driving conditions/style, state of tune, single four bbl or more, oil cooler, automatic/manual, etc, etc, ........
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My 390 seems to work best between 190 and 205. Will not run smooth under 185.
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very normal.. my FE doesn't like it below 180 either.. but on a hot day 195-205 is typical...
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