What should my coolant temp be in my Jeep Wrangler?
Regarding being designed to run as hot as the engine does, the engine is designed to run with a 195°F thermostat. Reaching temperatures as high as 230°F may be deemed OK by the engineers, but I can’t believe it’s not better in the long term to keep the engine at thermostat temperature.
What is the normal operating temperature for a big block Chevy?
Your setup should run between 180 and 190 degrees under most circumstances if the engine is tuned correctly with the correct a/f ratio and ignition timing. Actually you have a problem with setting the “fan on” temperature at 190* because the “fan off” temperature is probably 175-180*.
How hot does a big block exhaust get?
While the average temperature for the exhaust is 300 to 500 degrees or 600 to 930 Fahrenheit, you can still experience temperatures as high as 1200 degrees or 2200 Fahrenheit whenever you have been driving really hard.
What temp should a BBC run at?
195 to 200 is ok. If its not boiling over you are not overheating. thats a good temp. a lot of people wish their big blocks ran that cool.
How do I keep my big block Chevy cool?
Premium Member. A stock brass HD radiator,water pump and fan will easily keep a mild big block below 200 degrees under normal circumstances. Brass is a better thermal conductor than aluminum. It just doesn’t look as cool and is heavier.
Are frostbite radiators good?
The radiator impressed me at first sight with very high quality construction and appearance. I’ve paid a lot more in the past for aluminum radiators with less features and looks. I frankly can’t imagine how they make such a nice product and sell it for such a low price.”
Where are be cool radiators made?
the USA
What is the best radiator coolant additive?
Best Coolant Additives comparison table
- 1st Place. WIX 24058 Coolant Additive for Engine Cooling Solution et.
- 2nd Place. Engine Coolant Additive Wix 24058.
- 3rd Place. DEI Engine Coolant Additive 040206.
- 4th Place. DEI Engine Coolant Additive 040104.
- 5th Place. Mishimoto Performance Liquid Chill Radiator Coolant Additive.
Are Cold Case radiators made in USA?
“Our radiators are not made in the USA.