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Old 07-03-2009, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 88racing View Post
Troyer might have been talking about cht(cylinder head temp). Which is more accurate than engine coolant temp. ECT is derived from the cht and is usually 10-15 degrees cooler. So if you want a better reading monitor the cht.
Agreed! I monitor CHT and mine's normally in the 210 range. If the engine is working hard, I've seen it reach 216, and if it's "loafing", it drops down to around 204.

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