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Old 04-04-2009, 09:11 AM
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can i run a 180 degree thermostat on my car without problems, right now it has the stock i believe the 195 but it runs at about that temperature i would like to run a littel cooler if possible
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Old 04-04-2009, 10:00 AM
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My stock thermostat works fine and never reaches half on the highway or sitting. It has before when having problems, but is usually lower...
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Old 04-04-2009, 10:52 AM
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with my 180*stat, the temp gauge only rises 1/3 the way when its 110*. Oh yea, that is along with an aluminum radiator though.
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Old 04-04-2009, 02:12 PM
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180 will be fine = best performance range stat
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Old 04-04-2009, 04:01 PM
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should be fine with 180, no lower though.
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Old 04-05-2009, 06:10 PM
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i say 180 with the fail safe option, best investment ever
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