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| RE: What temp? |
| By Will - 11/04/2000 6:08:07 PM; IP 24.26.244.215 |
I originally posted the question on this forum, but I didn't get any responses after a few days. So... I posted the same question on
http://network54.com/Forum/74182
There are several viewpoints out there.
The main points I've determined are:
1. Lower temps cause faster cylinder & ring wear.
2. Higher temps are more thermally efficient.
3. Dove makes an adjustable thermostat.
#1 is significant enough for me to stay away from 160deg. #2 makes sense, but I'd like it measured. I plan on making a dyno trip soon. If I get a chance, I'll do back-to-back runs with different t-stats to see if there's a measurable difference. I think because of #1, I'll at least use a 180 deg t-stat. If there's a horsepower difference, I may run a 195 deg t-stat. |
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