[Spridgets] Optimum 1275 Engine Temperature

[Ron Soave]

Yes, of course you want it warmed. My dyno guy won't put load on the water brake until the oil temp is 190F or higher. 

Ron Soave

> On Jun 13, 2017, at 3:14 PM, Billy Zoom via Spridgets <spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>> For power or for economy?
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> How about for longevity? In mechanic’s school, we were always taught that 90% of engine wear occurred during warmup, and that the thermostat was there to reduce warmup time. They also taught us that running hotter wasn’t a problem as long as the coolant didn’t boil. Were our textbooks incorrect?
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