[poorboy]

Ren;
The temps you are running are not excessive. A lot of the newer cars have thermo switches that have to get up to 240-250 to even work. The thermostat is to warm up the engine quickly as well as maintain a constant temp. Taking out the thermostat is an old shadetree patch. Fans running at hiway speeds can reduce air flow though the radiator. I run mine only when slow or stoped. Also with under drive pullies at idle your pump may be turning to slow.

Poorboy