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An engine runs most efficiently when the temp is about 195F to about 210F. Higher or lower has consequences. I've always preferred a 180 since that's when the t-stat opens, and the operating temps will usually be higher especially in warm/hot weather.

If I can get an absolute perfect looking pair of 452 heads I might pay $100 for them, only because it saves time and money getting them clean. I would just toss the valves and all of the valvetrain. Might keep the shafts if they aren't wore, but all the rest goes. Oddly enough most BBM iron...

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"1b. If a car runs hot with a 180/195, and lets say the cooling system is all correct and working (including pump, fan, shroud, how much the fan sticks out of the shroud), wouldn't a 160 cool the engine off some more? IMO the engine will at some point reach a thermo equilibrium. Any temp rated...

Welcome. But, I think you should ignore your wife and sell that car to me very cheaply.

Many good points already posted. Use a MECHANICAL oil pressure gauge with metal (copper) feed line.

G, day from Australia:welcome:

Technically, it doesn't. I got my car with lug-centric slotted mags on adapter rings, and drove it for many years without issue. That was a very lo-po version of the car with half a foot of sidewall in the wheel. I'd prefer for this version of the car to have the wheels mounted hub centric if...

We often use weight as a useful tool.

Fridays 16 car shootout was going to be difficult. Knew I had to be on my game. Plenty of hitters looking to grab the $3200 purse. I was close in rd 1, -.001 red. On to today. Won 3 rds and was paired up against my buddy Dave. For rd 4. Ive worked on his car quite a bit. It spun all yesterday...

RB 413 1959-1960 Chryslers. Strange to remove the head and see the tiny bores looking at you. Came in 2bbl and 4bbl versions

I do what you are asking about, a 160 is reaching full open sooner and can make it work on some cars. Other just keep getting hotter until you fix the problem. Different cars need different things and a 160 does work on some of them. I don't understand everyone going off on 160 thermostats...

You'll get opinions on this that you may not like. Iron heads appeal to two types of people. CHEAP dudes and guys that are obligated to use them for specific racing classes. If someone is willing to pay even $100 for these heads, I'd be surprised. They are not rare and not hard to find. They are...

Good catch! I actually didnt notice that. Those are the pinstripes right? My other 71 has those

I have always thought the 71 to 4 B bodies had the coolest exhaust tips. That looks fantastic.

Another recommendation for halifaxhops, gave him my distributor Saturday at Carlisle, he called me Thursday and it's on its way to me already. Ray is a member here and a veteran, 2 giid reasons to trust he'll do you right. Can't wait to get mine back and in the car so I can ditch the pertronix...

Hello All, First off, just want to say I've read a bunch of threads on this forum about thermostats, how they operate, and what everyone's preference is. I am not looking for an argument to start up (which seems to on everyone thermostat thread), but I am still wondering a few things: 1. Why...

Tom