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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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I have a bone stock 68 289 with power steering only 87,000 orig miles, a 195 degree thermostat, what is normal running operating temp? new radiator,flex fan, fan shroud, 70 percent water- 30 anti freeze-Thanks
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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I would run a 50/50 mix and a 180 thermostat on that one.
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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As hot as you can without detonating or compromising the tune, or overheating obviously.
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