what is the ideal water temp for a hi po n/a engine?
01-06-2006, 07:55 AM
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what is the ideal water temp for a hi po n/a engine?
was wondering what water temps you guys with larger hi po n/a engines are running for water temp, thx ratman
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Re: what is the ideal water temp for a hi po n/a engine?
I like to keep them at least 140 but no more the 170 on sea water cooled motor the closer to 170 the better
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Re: what is the ideal water temp for a hi po n/a engine?
Mine runs 165-170* with 240* avg oil temp.
Crossover with bypass setup
Crossover with bypass setup
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Re: what is the ideal water temp for a hi po n/a engine?
Originally Posted by PatriYacht
Where do you get a 120 thermostat?
01-07-2006, 10:32 AM
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Re: what is the ideal water temp for a hi po n/a engine?
I run our N/A engines that are 9.5:1 - 10.0 compression @ 140 degree. I would recommend running Hardin Marine oil Thermostats as well with a the proper size oil cooler. Running the water temp past 160 you will lose actually lose horsepower.
Dean Gellner
Gellner Engineering Marine Power
Dean Gellner
Gellner Engineering Marine Power
