My 84 pickup has an efi conversion i just got it running and was driving it back from the muffler shop and noticed it runs right at 180 degrees is this normal for a 22re or should it be lower? I should mention it has a brand new radiator and waterpump.

 

180 is right when the thermostat kicks in.
Normally 190 is about what they should run (From what I've read)

180 is fine

 

to a point, a warmer engine is more efficient. I typically run my rigs in the 195-205 range.

 

thanks for the input guys ive run it a little more and it seems to run up to about 195 then the fan kicks on and thermostat opens then shes right at 180 steady. she should be buttoned up today and ready for some daily driving and a trip to calico for turkey day.

 

standard thermostat is 180, which fits right in with your readings.