Ideal water temp

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Originally posted by GhettoPop
No one answered the question, what's the ideal water temp for a stock 5.0? I know its 195 from the factory, but will running the car too cold, let's say under 160, cause damage to the engine?

ANSWER:
The ideal temp for a stock 5.0 is about 195 degrees. They are designed to run the best at 205, but they seem to like 195 better. 160 will cut the lifespan of your engine by 30% or more, clog your exhaust, and make you stink like gasoline.