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Old 07-16-2009 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fievel
i have a go 3r engine and i love it, but i did have one question, i have about 1.5 gallons through the engine and i have noticed that it likes to run in the 230-240 degree range is this ok? i have tried bringing the temp down but i just dont get very good performance. at 240 i am getting good smoke and its not lean bogging at all on the straights. can i leave the tune were it is as long as i am getting good smoke? i dont want to burn up my engine. thanks for your time
Never tune to a temp, every temp gun and engine are different just tune for performance and smoke. We've had this discussion several time and 1 day we put it to the test and temped an engine with 4 different temp guns and there was over a 20 deg c difference which is huge to say the least. as long as your getting good performance and still making a reasonable amount of smoke your fine

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