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Suggestions of what temp thermostat to run

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88STANGCONVERT

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I am looking at getting the Summit Aluminum rad. and I have been wondering what temp thermo to run. I have an elect. fan (flex-a-lite) and a 195deg. t-stat currently and will soon have the Aluminum rad. with the electric fan. It can get 110deg here and the car in stop and go traffic gets a little warm now, so just wondering what everyone else is using or would suggest.
Thanks for you comments.
 

TT91

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180 no questions asked.
 

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i agree, 180
 

T_5.0_N'works

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180 here, works real nice.
 

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180 or 190. 160 too cold- car will run too rich.
 
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