I kept it in third most the time just cuz it's easy to bog down in second. My temps would be OK except my fans don't kick on until the last moment, but they bring the temps back down quickly. I guess it's better than having fans that don't kick on at all.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15