Ideal temperature for a monte carlo ss

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05-09-2012, 10:56 AM

iJuanHD

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Ideal temperature for a monte carlo ss

I have a 84 MC
The stock temperature gauges didn't work, so i added custom ones, but im not really sure what the normal temperature
My father is saying around 200 or 220 is right.
i just wanna be sure by asking yall thank you.

05-09-2012, 11:22 AM

Space

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What degree thermostat do you have ?
Do you have any engine/exhaust mod's..
A stock 305 with free flow exhaust should have a
180° thermostat. 200 to 220 temp's should be OK when your Monte is warmed `up...
What is your new gauge reading ?

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05-11-2012, 07:20 PM

iJuanHD

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Originally Posted by Space

Thanks man!
The one i added goes up to 260
and when i drive it, it reads between 190-200 no more or no less.

05-11-2012, 07:41 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by iJuanHD

Thanks man!
The one i added goes up to 260
and when i drive it, it reads between 190-200 no more or no less.

You should be fine running 190-200 , my 1940 chevy with 350 eng. runs 200-210 in the heat of summer in spring/fall it runs 160/190 I have a 160 thermostat..