vogs77

I am going to replace my T-Stat and am not sure which one to use. My 86 GT runs a little hot on 90+ days. I was thinking of going with a 160 degree T-Stat. Any down side to going with a cooler one??? Car is never driven in the winter. What is the factor recomended one??
Thanks
Mat

camaroeater

you don't want that one...either get the 190 stock or a 180. I got the 180* stat.

92projectcoupe

ya man 180 would do fine, works for me

URLACHER54

how hot does it run

AdderMk2

you cannot fix an overheating problem with a colder T-stat unless the overheating problem you have is a BAD t-stat

mjr46

i'd makr sure the radiator isn't restricted and fins are clean of debris and no cooler than a 180

bighungrymatt

I also went with 180* thermostat

vogs77

I will go with the 180 as seems to be the recomended one. My engine only goes past the "R" in "NORMAL" into the "M" on very hot days.Has notgone past that point yet. I just purchased this car and am trying to work out all of the bugs. I am going to start with the T-stat and if that doesnt work I will look further into a possible cloged radiator. Start with the cheeper part first.
Thanks for all the advice
mat

NoGo95GT

Get the 180. Being Supercharged you will probably run a little hotter than before since the supercharger makes heat.

Xeryus

bringing this thread back from the dead...

what is the difference between copper/brass and stainless steel thermostats? looking at Summit, that seems to be the main choice (other than the temp rating, which has been discussed to death).
What are the pros/cons of each kind? Any real difference in performance, durability, etc?