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MMJAXSTANG

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I'm just wondering what the average water temp would be on the 4.6L
 

03ghoststang

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the average is around 19X-220 but if you have a 180* T-stat it will be lower. If it's an auto add a tranny cooler and it'll go down towards 18X*
 

JH96GT

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Usually between M & A!

210 - 215 I believe.
 

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Mine doesnt go over 205, but I have water wetter, it used to go up to 220 or more.
 

jeffnoel

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With water wetter & 195 t-stat, 190 on freeway, 210 in town.
 
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thanks all for the info
 

CobraM23

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Wintertime, I run about 180*. Summertime around 205* This is with stock t-stat, and tranny cooler.
 
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