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If your temp sending unit is installed in head( not intake manifold) it can read 10-15 degrees hotter than if installed in intake. 31 5w

I have a 190temp thermostat and a flexolite fan in my ride with a brand new (well. 2 years old) radiator. She sits at 200-195 easy on the highway.. anything getting past or near 210 and i get panicy for some reason >_> maybe i'm just a mega-worry wort.

Originally Posted by tyler

the way i look at is is 212 is boiling, a cooling system is under pressure so it will be boiling before it reaches 212, i ususally run a 160 thermostat i can drive my galaxie around town at about 170-180 and when i get on the highway it never gets over 190 i just like to be way on the safe side, im paranoid about over heating

Water under pressure will not boil at 212.
Most circle track racer's and some of the drag guy's will run the a rad. cap at 20+ lbs. of pressure.