i want to install a a lower degree thermostat
08-28-2005, 02:50 PM
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i want to install a a lower degree thermostat
i want to put in a lower degree thermostat. its only a 10 dollar part or so. reduced the temp to about 160 i believe. does anyone know is it adds hp?? or if i have to do anyother engine work to do for it to work properly
08-28-2005, 09:02 PM
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RE: i want to install a a lower degree thermostat
cooler is not always better. some engines run better at 180° then 160°, now if you have a tune or some kind of hand held tuner i think that some of them have a option for a lower T-stat, i dont know if it is for the fan to turn on or what. But dont get me wrong cooler is better, but to cool will hurt HP and burn up gas, and at these prices i dont really think you want to do that. [:@]
08-29-2005, 12:26 AM
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RE: i want to install a a lower degree thermostat
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cooler is not always better. some engines run better at 180° then 160°, now if you have a tune or some kind of hand held tuner i think that some of them have a option for a lower T-stat, i dont know if it is for the fan to turn on or what. But dont get me wrong cooler is better, but to cool will hurt HP and burn up gas, and at these prices i dont really think you want to do that. [:@]
cooler is not always better. some engines run better at 180° then 160°, now if you have a tune or some kind of hand held tuner i think that some of them have a option for a lower T-stat, i dont know if it is for the fan to turn on or what. But dont get me wrong cooler is better, but to cool will hurt HP and burn up gas, and at these prices i dont really think you want to do that. [:@]
08-30-2005, 03:48 PM
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RE: i want to install a a lower degree thermostat
i have the 160* and it keeps my car at about 170* or so says my water temp gauge. i like it running cool especially at the track it cools down alot quicker and feels it run better.
