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Re: Fast rise from cold start to operating temp on current engines
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 2/8/2005

Hi Kansas,

As Damon mentioned, a smaller cooling system capacity on the engine side of the stat helps out alot. But I think the big difference is an aluminum block engine. Since aluminum is not as dense as cast iron, it heats alot quicker. As far as GM's go,... Login to read more.