RUNNING TEMP OF A VR6

hey guys….

ive just recently bought a VR6 Carrado. (hold on i know this is a MK1 forum) the plan is to put the engine and gearbox into my mk1 cabrio (1.8 poo AUTO). Ive only had it for a few days but have noticed the temp is running MUCH higher that my 1.8 cabrio.

WATER TEMP is 230 F (110 C) (this is high right) -  cabrio is running between 90 C

OIL TEMP is the same, but when i CAIN it it shoots up to about 260-270 F (130 C)  - cabrio is running between 90-100 C

Your experienced thoughts will be much appreciated

Hi bud
i had a mk3 vr6 for nearly 5 years . didnt have any issues with overheating , the water temp needle used to sit bang in the middle no matter what?
hope this helps slightly
baz