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Old 11-09-2005, 03:19 AM
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Finished a swap of a 195 stock thermostat to a 180 degree thermostat today. Had to do it two times to seal it right and I thiiiiink that I may have gotten some more power from the warm engine. TRhe current MM and FF said that I could get 4-6 hp from this easy swap. The only difference that I notice is that MAYBE I changed in speed to rpms. I was at about 2000rpms- 60 mph and now at 2000rpms to around 62 mph. I said MAYBE. Does this sound right at all to anyone???
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Old 11-09-2005, 10:09 AM
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The engine speed to vehicle speed should not change since it is directly related to gearing not engine power. You probably do have a few more hp however.
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Old 11-09-2005, 11:56 PM
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I dont know but my car is different now. I t may just be in my head but it seems like it idles rougher. ANyone have a similar experience????
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Old 11-10-2005, 04:11 PM
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no other takers???
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Old 11-10-2005, 06:18 PM
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i just went to a 180degree thermostat and im my car is running cool and strong. i also went to a hi flow pump though too.
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