g2_5point0

i've been reading up a bit about thermostats and noticed that actually having one in will keep the car cooler, longer? am i reading this right? i always thought running without one would help in a hot area like miami. could anyone point me in the right direction with t-stats?

mattdel

you will loose power by taking it out

g2_5point0

exactly what i read, because the engine will run hotter i believe. either my temperature gauge is busted, or im not sure what's going on because it doesnt look to be running hot. anyone else with some insight? would a 180 degree t-stat suffice?

Twisted

And burn up a lot of gas.

92hatchLX

I think that stock is 185 degree, just stick with stock and you'll be alright.

rmodel65

yeah ull lose gas mileage(the hotter it runs the better the economy) it will increase engine wear(parts dont get up to operating temp(tolerances stay large) and it will hamper power production(because of the rings etc not taking up slacek)

Creetan

The OEM Tstat is 192*. I wouldn't go with anything less then a 180*.

mustnglvr

Your car will run to hot you need to get a thermostat