bb1211

whats the best way, if any to keep hood temps down. im in texas and it gets really hot down here. i was reading something about moving a hose, or something from the heater core and redirecting the water a different way, okay i just confused myself. but anyway any ideas?

MustangMafia

Are you referring to temp of the hood itself? Or whats under the hood?

bb1211

under the hood. im just wondering if i can get back some of the hp the heat is robbing me of.

MustangMafia

Hmmm did you consider a lower temp t-stat?

bb1211

yeah but im not sure which one to get.

MustangMafia

Some say the 180 is the way to go and that the 160 is too cold. However for your conditions 160 might be your best bet...

code3GT

I run an SLP 160.

bb1211

after i install the thermostat 160, or 180 do i need to mess with my tune a little. will the cooler air mess up my parameters? can i bump up the timing a little more?

code3GT

hmmnm, not sure. I don't "think" it will affect your tune.

racer02GTstang

yea, im about to purchase a new thermostat too since spring is right around the corner and its starting to warm up...... isnt the motor still in warm up stage with a 160 thermostat so you dont get as good as mileage? i thought i heard that somewhere?