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**Stocker** · 11-01-2010, 12:09 AM

50% antifreeze mix boils at a higher temp than water, but I didn't think it cools any better. I agree that your somewhat higher temps are simply from having a new engine.

11-01-2010, 12:09 AM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,809	Re: Would running straight water be causing a slightly higher temp? 50% antifreeze mix boils at a higher temp than water, but I didn't think it cools any better. I agree that your somewhat higher temps are simply from having a new engine. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay