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May 4, 2002 | 11:20 PM

1986corvetteman

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86 operating temperature.

is 200 to 220 degrees anything to worry about? if so then what is optimal operating temp.?

May 4, 2002 | 11:20 PM

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That sounds about right for a stock 86 with an unmodified cooling system. :)

May 4, 2002 | 11:25 PM

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Re: 86 operating temperature. (1986corvetteman)

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is 200 to 220 degrees anything to worry about? if so then what is optimal operating temp.?

yes thats normal, so be sure to use Mobil 1 synthetic, as it can take the higher temps better

May 4, 2002 | 11:27 PM

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we rodded the radiator, put in a new water pump, and were using a 190 degree thermostat. and running the AC adds about ten degrees to the temperature.

May 4, 2002 | 11:46 PM

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Re: (1986corvetteman)

you need to run a 160 tstat, with a custom chip, your temps wont leave the 180-200 range

May 4, 2002 | 11:50 PM

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where can i get the custom chip?

May 4, 2002 | 11:56 PM

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Re: (1986corvetteman)

best bet, if you have major mods (cam, heads, intake) is http://www.fastchip.com

otherwise, post again in the ECM section, and someone will burn you one for a lot less than Hypertech will charge you for the same thing. Talk to member Marcho Polo.

May 5, 2002 | 11:00 PM

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Re: (1986corvetteman)

You really don't need a custom chip to lower the temp.. All you gotta do is get yourself a 180 or 160 tstat and connect your main fan so it's on all the time.
I'm here in San Antonio and my car only goes into the 200-215 range when the ac is on. Otherwise it's in the 185-195 range.

hope this helps,
Raul