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Old 04-23-2007, 07:47 PM
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i also plan on doing this in about 2 weeks, so is the general concensous (sp?) a 180tstat?
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Old 04-23-2007, 07:59 PM
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I run a 180 as well... I did it for more of an insurance policy than for performance. If a cooling problem started to show its head I would have 15 more degrees of time to get it somewhere. Plus on my other cars a 180 usually helps highway economy out a little..
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Old 04-23-2007, 08:20 PM
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thanks im probly gonna go with the 180* then
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Old 04-23-2007, 09:27 PM
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mr gasket 180 stat
Knew that was comin!!!
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Old 04-23-2007, 09:29 PM
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I am gonna buy a Stant one, they are supposed to be pretty good.
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Old 04-23-2007, 10:10 PM
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i have a stant 180 in my car a 195 seemed a lil to hot[:@] for my taste
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Old 04-23-2007, 10:17 PM
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I run 180* in my car as well. Just make sure and test the thermostat before you put it in the car. It only takes a couple minutes and give you some peice of mind. Simply put it in a pot of water on the stove. Use a thermometer and see when the thermostat opens. I have tested a new one before only to find it didn't open even when the water was boiling.
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Old 04-23-2007, 10:25 PM
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thank u all for all ur help!
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Old 04-23-2007, 10:51 PM
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I thought that the 180 would even cause computer issues?But seeing that most of you guys are running it and it doesn't cause any, I'll pick one up from work on Wednesday .
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Old 04-23-2007, 10:54 PM
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MR' Gasket is the best IMO and they are 8.95..no need to burp your coolant system either
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I am gonna buy a Stant one, they are supposed to be pretty good.
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