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Old 10-04-2009, 06:07 AM
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What size and brand thermostat does everyone here use?
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Old 10-04-2009, 08:20 AM
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IMO best all around is a 180 , brand..lol what ever the local parts store has, but I often try to use the MR. Gasket high flow one
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Old 10-04-2009, 08:59 AM
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+1 mr gasket 180

do not get the one for any 302 that does NOT have a little check ball in it. you'll overheat at idle
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Old 10-04-2009, 09:07 AM
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I always ran 160's in my 5.0's. I don't remember the brand though, it was years ago.
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Old 10-04-2009, 10:36 AM
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+1 for the 160. If you live in colder places and still use the heat in your car then I would go with the 180.
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Old 10-04-2009, 01:50 PM
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x2 180. Works good even in hot old phoenix.
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Old 10-04-2009, 03:36 PM
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Are mr gasket thermostats made in the USA?
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Old 10-04-2009, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by mjr46
IMO best all around is a 180 , brand..lol what ever the local parts store has, but I often try to use the MR. Gasket high flow one
That's what I run
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Old 10-04-2009, 07:13 PM
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mr. gasket 180*
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None lol
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