baldb0y429

hey guys any one running a 160 thermostat? would like some info if you are running a 160 thermostat?? any problems?or should i just stick to the 180? any info or suggestions would be great</P>


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seoul4cali

i was thinking of doing the same thing. i have a 180 and i'm running over 200. flushed the coolant, replaced pump, fan, fan clutch. helped a bit but still 200. i heard that you get less gas mileage with a 160. havent confirmed if its true or not.

vfast

stay with the 180..if you go with the 160 it will stay in closed loop. make sure your gauge is correct as the stock ones can be off my 10-20 degrees. going to a 3 core rad will do the trick..

619socalstang

Vfast knows his ****, good advice for all cars.</P>

T5superduty

I got a 160 what do you mean vfast ?

bmorrisj

your car will most likely not reach the "warmed up" temp of 178*... so the EEC will keep the engine running rich trying to warm it up.... </P>


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seoul4cali

makes sense bmorrisj. i remember my mechanic saying something about 160 making the engine run rich.

seoul4cali

what is the best way to get an accurate temperature read?

bmorrisj

get an aftermarket temp gauge, my car came with one installed in the left side a/c vent... the stock cluster gauges are accurate to a "somewhere around there" range....

T5superduty

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hmm... I have noticed my car does not reach anywhere close to 180 cept its a little cold out but still.... i guess a 160 therm, edelbrock victor water pump, and 3 core radiatorhelp cool it down good... i cant get a tweecer for a carb car right?</P>


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