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Originally Posted by cadillac_al
I run 195's in everything just for that reason.
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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt
Newer vehicles do run hotter - I think mostly for emissions reasons - but my experience with two BBs is that they get very hot relatively quickly. In fact, that excess heat causes problems with the starter and probably premature deterioration of plastic and rubber components. Unless you only drive your truck a couple of miles per trip, I would stick with the 160.
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These make better power at higher temps. 160 is way too low. The coldest I would ever run is a 185. Your statements about starters and breaking down of rubber and plastic are purely anecdotal. There are zero advantages of running a 160 instead of a 195.