Fast Warm Up

["Gary" <vintage.racer@comcast.net>]

Hello:

I have a new engine installed in my TR-4, 11 to 1 compression, race cam, stock
SU carbs, stock radiator, no fan.  Timing is set for 10 degrees BTDC and the
car idles nicely at 1000 rpm.  Question:  with the car idling at 1000 rpm in
the garage and after initial startup, in eight to nine minutes the water temp
reachs 200 degrees F.  Would this be considered normal?  If not, what is a
normal warmup timeframe and temp?  Thanks.

Gary