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Old 02-01-2003, 12:03 AM   #14
HotRoddin
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Default Re: overheating and 160 thermo

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Originally posted by stng87

What i suspect is that the 160 degree thermos all allow too much coolant flow so the coolant never has enough time to be cooled. Could this be a possibility. Seems to make sence to me.
Thats an urban myth stng ... the better the coolant circulates in the system the better it cools ... the only reason you have a thermostat is to bring the motor up to operating temp as quickly as possible, and keep it there.
Go to the link and read ... these guys know more about cooling systems than the law allows.
http://www.stewartcomponents.com/htm...t/techtip3.asp
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