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Originally Posted by TedRamAirII
With a 190f thermostat I am thinking the larger differential in ambient temp and a hotter engine temp, the cooling system should be more efficient. What do you think?
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Running a hotter engine is never a good idea. You should leave it alone.
The only reason that the engines were made to run that hot was for emissions. A cooler engine makes more power, and has more longevity. Heat makes metal more malleable, which increases the wear rate.
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