What size thermostat?

[heyman]

Hi, I\'m just buying some parts individually before I do my swap. What temp thermostat do you guys run in your sbc\'s?

[Mike]

180

[MOREPOWER]

Hi flow thermostat ! and 180

[4more]

ya 180 i had a 190 from when it was in my fullsize but ran alittle hot in the s10 the 180 was much better

[fasrnur]

180 and never have a problem!



Jeff....

[wild85]

195 the proper operating temperature of small blocks which gives best performance

[mommasboy]

This is one of those personal preference deals. You really should try a few different ones. Not like they\'re hard to change. Start with a 180 and hell if that works good stay with it. If you dont like it go up or down as needed.

[S10gator]

I beleive with an ECU you should go with the temp range recomended other wise the ECU will think the engine is running too cold and stay in the rich mix mode.



With a carbed engine, and i\'ve had a few SBC\'s with carbs, I\'ve gone with the 180 year round.



Jim

S10Gator

\'77 Vette

\'89 Jeep YJ

\'93 S10 350

[whiner3]

180 failsafe superstat well worth the extra dollar over the regular stat, if it ever fasils it will fail in the open position so it won;t voerhjead and you can get somewhere where yo can change it, and it\'s a high flow stat

[basementdweller]

160.. i think its a Napa Superstat http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif

[bohn333]

I\'m running a 195. I wouldn\'t go any lower than a 180, igf you do it won\'t give enough time for the coolant to cool in the radiator and it will actually run hotter. I had a 160 in mine at first and it hit 220 within about 3 miles. Go with a 180 to 195.

[basementdweller]

not always true.. 400s are living proof! http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif ..well.. mine is!



go with what works..



Millenium Yellow Mike

406sb

9:1, mild cam

11.40@116MPH

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