| Re: 1984 Water Pump |
Subject: Re: 1984 Water Pump by scooter18155 on 2008/3/17 2:51:38 Quote:
I would think that lower then 190 is lower then most cars generally see unless they have put in a cooler thermostat and fan switch. I forget what the original operating temps are for an 84 corvette off hand but i believe its up there in the 220* area. I read over on the other forum there was actually quite the discussion as to weather a cooler or warmer motor is better for performance and engine wear. If I'm not mistaken the general consensus was that the normal operating temp gm set it to run was about where you should keep it. The argument was warmer engine temps helped build more hp. By the time i read that i had already installed the switches and thermostat into my car at the time. If i remember correctly cfi-efi was in on that discussion and was one of the ones saying warmer temps are better. maybe he will chime in here and explain it better then i can. I probably will get a warmer thermostat like previously mentioned when i have to get it all yanked apart again. |
