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Old 07-20-2013, 08:47 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Jordo! View Post
Part of the problem is: Cooler is not always better (as it is with air, ingested by a motor).

The goal is to maintain the same target temp across a range of circumstances. That's tricky it seems...

All things being equal, my (limited) knowledge on the subject points me to 180* - 200* being ideal, and all other temps less desirable.
Back in the day I thought aluminum heads were the $%*# but if they aren't at optimum temp the fuel won't burn like it should. Thank God (my heads) they were a great design and are worth a ton of money to this day.
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