160 thermostat ?

[mohammed]

hi brothers ..

I have decided to use Lower Degree than the stock .. coz the Temperature is High over here !

So what do you think guys about 160 Degree??

Thanks

[Krytin]

I have the corect part number for it somewhere and I will look forit.
My tuner - Sal @ PSP - cautioned that when going to the lower temp T-stat you really should adjust the radiator fan to run at a lower temp and most importantly adjust the closed loop/open loop function of the tune for the lower temperature so you don't get stuck in the "cold engine/warm-up" mode waiting for the engine to reach an operating temperature that it might not reach due to the lower temp. T-stat.

[Vortech347]

Exactly, if the computer isn't setup for the lower temp you may do more harm than good. Fox body guys throw 160's in their car then wonder why they run like ass.

Also If your T-stat is 195 and your car is running 210+ you have another problem other than your T-stat.

[in2deep]

The best combustion occurs at about 190-195 degrees.

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[RF Overlord]

^^^what they said^^^

Replacing the thermostat alone will do nothing useful for you.

[DOOM]

What about all the guys running 180 degree thermostat's?
Do you still have to make adjustments?

[Blackened300a]

What about all the guys running 180 degree thermostat's?
Do you still have to make adjustments?

The 180 stat helps with adding more timing in your tune.

[in2deep]

The 180 stat helps with adding more timing in your tune.

Actually, it does not. MYTH!
The stock Tstat is 188. 8 degrees difference will not allow for increased timing.

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

Couldn't you also look at it from the perspective that, running the engine cooler, REQUIRES more timing to achieve efficient combustion? Rather than assuming that adding timing is always a positive thing? Like a good cylinder head, will make max power, requiring less ignition timing advance, than a poor cylinder head that takes a lot of lead time to achieve complete combustion?

[DOOM]

So is running a 180 degree thermostat hurting anything on my S/C car???

[Krytin]

so is running a 180 degree thermostat hurting anything on my s/c car???

no!.............

[DOOM]

Thanks Krytin.

[Krytin]

No problem Jake!
That motor is safe with that T-stat!

[DOOM]

hi brothers ..

I have decided to use Lower Degree than the stock .. coz the Temperature is High over here !

So what do you think guys about 160 Degree??

Thanks

Is your car running HOTT???
Are you overheating at all???
I bet your car still runs at normal operating temp.