[Shotimes] normal operating water temps

John Weidenbenner johnjweid@earthlink.net
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 12:08:32 -0600


How do these temps relate to the OEM gauge readings?

John W.

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> It depends somewhat on the outside (ambient) temperature.  Mine runs from
> 200 to 206.  If the weather is colder like it is now (37 F) it runs around
> 198.  By the way I have my auxially gauge connected on the firewall side
of
> the engine.  There is a plug there that is easily usable.  That way I
don't
> have to do anything to the stock gauges.  In town in stop and go traffic
in
> summer it may go as high as 220.  I have digital gauges by Intelitronix (
> got them from Summit).  I think they blend it with the SHO "look" better
> than mechanical, but I guess it is a matter of preference.  My son has
> mechanical Autometer gauges from Summit and they seem to read about the
> same.
> David
> 94ATX&91