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Jul 21, 2003 | 02:05 PM

Redfish74

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watertemp?

I have a 74 corvette and i was wondering what the water temp should be at i know on most cars its around 180 but on my vette it always chills about the 200 mark and i have tried everything i can think of to make it run cooler just wondered if that was how the gauge read or if i have a problem.

Jul 21, 2003 | 02:15 PM

1LE

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Re: watertemp? (Redfish74)

My 74 runs right around 195-200. I think thats normal from what ive seen from other post.

Jul 21, 2003 | 03:06 PM

Yeller81

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Re: watertemp? (1LE)

Thats pretty Normal. I have a 81 and it is in the same range always has been .
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Jul 21, 2003 | 03:49 PM

LAvetteman

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Re: watertemp? (Yeller81)

:iagree: 200 is optimum.

On LT1's 220-230 is optimum for emissions.

Jul 21, 2003 | 03:58 PM

White 79

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Re: watertemp? (Redfish74)

Before my 180 thermostat and high volume water pump she would run at over 200 most of the time. Now with it all installed, on a hot day,she runs right at 180..

Jul 21, 2003 | 04:04 PM

68shark

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Re: watertemp? (White 79)

200 is fine, I wouldn't worry about it. If you have any doubts about the accuracy, you might want to have temp checked with a heat gun.

Jul 21, 2003 | 04:23 PM

jerryp58

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Re: watertemp? (68shark)

:iagree: Especially in NM :eek:

On a cool day (< 80 degrees), mine will run about 195. On a day like today (95 degrees), 200 to 205 is more likely.

Jul 21, 2003 | 04:24 PM

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Re: watertemp? (Redfish74)

When I still had the 327 in my '68.. the car ran 170 - 190 degrees with a regular mechanical fan... After installing the 383 - the temps went up to 240 degrees.. so I upgraded the cooling system..

1) pure water with Water Wetter
2) Griffin Radiator with 1 1/4 inch tubes
3) High Flow Water Pump
4) 160 degree Thermostat
5) triple electric fans

After those upgrades - I've never hit 210 degrees - even at the track...