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And about the engine temperature. I have a stock thermostat in the waterneck and the temp stays at just over 200 all the time under normal operating conditions. I'm going to grab a 180 deg thermostat next time I'm at Carquest. High revving streetbike engines love 170-180 so that's where I want this 1uz to run at. Higher temps are an emissions related deal. They burn cleaner at higher temps but I think the aluminum blocks want the lower temps for longevity and when you hammer on it at the dunes you will have a little more leeway in that regard. I have seen the temp go up abot 210-215 and it gives me the uh-oh feeling when I'm knee deep into 7000 rpm consistently.

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