MustangForums.com

5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

What thermostat you guys running?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-15-2009, 06:04 PM
  #1  
redbeast
Thread Starter
 
redbeast's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Quebec Canada
Posts: 2
Default What thermostat you guys running?
Hey, wondering what's the best thermostat to run with aluminium heads?

I have a 92 gt with Edelbrock performer RPM heads, E303 cam, Cobra upper and lower intake manifold and Griffin Aluminium Rad.

I heard some guys like to run a 180 but engine never reaches full operating temperature and runs rich

Any thoughts would be great
redbeast is offline  
Reply
Old 05-15-2009, 06:27 PM
  #2  
mjr46
D.R. THE PATHETIC DORK
 
mjr46's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 30,863
Default
180 is the best performance one to use
mjr46 is offline  
Reply
Old 05-15-2009, 06:35 PM
  #3  
Lx88Notch
1st Gear Member
 
Lx88Notch's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Florida
Posts: 61
Default
i live in FL, i don't use one but i had a 160 and it ran ok
Lx88Notch is offline  
Reply
Old 05-15-2009, 06:38 PM
  #4  
NotchAbove
2nd Gear Member
 
NotchAbove's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 259
Default
For what its worth, I had best results with a Ford motorcraft brand wise.
NotchAbove is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-2009, 04:08 PM
  #5  
OnyxCobra
6th Gear Member
 
OnyxCobra's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Rochester, NY
Posts: 8,467
Default
Originally Posted by redbeast

I heard some guys like to run a 180 but engine never reaches full operating temperature and runs rich
that would be with a 160, i have good luck with a 180 with my aluminum heads.
OnyxCobra is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-2009, 04:58 PM
  #6  
smacked1
2nd Gear Member
 
smacked1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: VA
Posts: 337
Default
i have a 180
smacked1 is offline  
Reply
Old 05-16-2009, 10:29 PM
  #7  
NoGo95GT
4th Gear Member
 
NoGo95GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,788
Default
I never had a problem with the 160. But it seems to run a little better with the 180.
NoGo95GT is offline  
Reply
Old 05-17-2009, 09:59 AM
  #8  
sschanz
2nd Gear Member
 
sschanz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location:
Posts: 235
Default
I have 185.
sschanz is offline  
Reply
Old 05-18-2009, 08:49 AM
  #9  
5.088lxdood87
1st Gear Member
 
5.088lxdood87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ohio
Posts: 65
Default
i just went to napa and got a 180 it works excellent for me havent had any problems with it
5.088lxdood87 is offline  
Reply
Old 05-18-2009, 09:50 AM
  #10  
1BIGMOFO
5th Gear Member
 
1BIGMOFO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 2,450
Default
I ran a 160 and i just switched it out to a 180. I have AFR heads and 180 is the way to go...
1BIGMOFO is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Need Help Diagnosing Have Codes (Confused)
djbigskrilla
2005-2014 Mustangs
24
09-20-2022 01:04 AM
P0320 - Bucking when warm - HELP!
bryan616fl
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
10
01-25-2019 09:07 PM
Fort Wayne, IN new member
ShaneB26154
New Member Area
5
08-28-2015 04:47 PM
crank position sensor 2004 mustang 3.9 v6
microgt
V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs
2
08-20-2015 07:12 AM
New guy from MN
Stilz
New Member Area
3
08-19-2015 06:17 AM
Tags
Back to Subforum
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
View Next Unread
Ignition upgrade for boost




Advanced Search
Quick Reply: What thermostat you guys running?


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:44 PM.