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Stang_ROTY · 07-30-2001, 11:23 AM

Since I've been having cooling problems lately I thought I should ask the question. My engine was running at over 230 degrees yesterday for fewer than 5 minutes and I am concerned for the obvious reasons. The engine seems to run cooler w/out the thermostat. What are the drawbacks of removing the thermo. for good?

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Finally DONE!!
93 GT, 393 stroker w/ Edlebrock Performer heads and EFI, 30lb injectors, Dynamic Roller Mite C4, 8 pt cage, Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, 3.73's, '69 351W block w/SCAT crank.

07-30-2001, 11:23 AM	#1
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	How hot can aluminum heads get before they warp? Since I've been having cooling problems lately I thought I should ask the question. My engine was running at over 230 degrees yesterday for fewer than 5 minutes and I am concerned for the obvious reasons. The engine seems to run cooler w/out the thermostat. What are the drawbacks of removing the thermo. for good? ------------------ Finally DONE!! 93 GT, 393 stroker w/ Edlebrock Performer heads and EFI, 30lb injectors, Dynamic Roller Mite C4, 8 pt cage, Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, 3.73's, '69 351W block w/SCAT crank.