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kota on 20s
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4/03/2001
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The guy at the dealer by my house told me that if I put in a 180 degree T stat, that it would throw my computer off and it's not good for my truck. I have also herd you guys talking about putting one in to make more power. Which is true? Thanks guys
Eric
98 sport 5.2
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Bernd
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4/03/2001
13:37:09
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The Magnum engines make their best power at 180-185. No problems with the PCM on this at all.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
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Wayne
GenIII
4/03/2001
15:07:05
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Done it on my '99 and it only got better. Also I put a 160 in for a while. Ran good and gas mileage was O.K. but I almost frooze my butt off during the winter. Not enough heat to warm up the cab. Hehehe. Go for the 180. Won't hurt a thing.
Wayne Van Metre
'99 CC SLT 5.2/auto/3.90 anti spin
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95DakotaV8
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4/04/2001
07:24:30
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Got one on mine, runs great, no decrease in mileage.
Kevin Rants
95 CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd
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kota on 20s
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4/04/2001
12:37:08
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hey guys, what kind of T.stat are you running? also, how easy is it to install? someone told me that i have to take some of the front of the engine apart. is this true? thanks
Eric
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kota on 20s
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4/04/2001
12:39:50
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hey guys, what kind of T.stat are you running? also, how easy is it to install? someone told me that i have to take some of the front of the engine apart. is this true? thanks
Eric
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RonW
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4/04/2001
12:55:10
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It shouldn't be that hard on yours. Look at the big fat radiator hose that goes from the top of your radiator. Follow it to where it is attached to your engine. That is the t-stat housing. If you take off those two 10mm bolts (and whatever else around it is in your way) you will find the t-stat. CAUTION: Partially drain your radiator first or you'll have coolant all over the place (like on your serpentine belt...coolant will dramatically shorten the life of your belt). When you put the new t-stat in, make sure it's right side up and that you've cleaned the gasket surfaces thoroughly. Use a new gasket and some RTV. The t-stat a lot of people are using is a Robertshaw 755-180.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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kota on 20s
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4/04/2001
17:26:58
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thanks ron, I thought it would be easy but someone told me that i had to take my belts and some other things off. Thanks again, for clearing up my confusion!
Eric
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RonW
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4/04/2001
18:57:54
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Depends on how nimble your fingers are. Some people do take things off or at least loosen everything. On mine, you have to loosen stuff to get at it. On the 4.7 engines, the t-stat is mounted off to the side and under. It's a PITA for them.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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95DakotaV8
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4/04/2001
20:15:57
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I got mine off by patiently moving it back and forth between the alternator and intake. I did not remove the neck on top of the thermostat and I removed the hose from the radiator to make it easier to turn around.
I used a Stant Heavy Duty 180 degree p/n 59358.
Drain the radiator first, drain pitcock on the bottom left (drivers side) of the radiator.
Kevin Rants
95 CC SLT 4x4, 5.2L, 5spd
Family Man!
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RonW
Gen III
4/04/2001
20:27:51
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Others have tried Stant as well both reg and hvy duty. Some were okay. Others ended up sticking open or closed. That sucks...means you have to go back in and change it again. Robertshaw 755-180's are also more accurate. I believe they open at ~183º. I think the Robertshaw's and the hvy duty Stants are about the same price.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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albert
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4/05/2001
03:49:45
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Anybody know where to get a 180 stat for a 4.7? Nobody has any listings for them, not Pep Boys, summit, or even the dealer. Not even for the Grand Cherokees.
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albert
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4/05/2001
03:50:53
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Anybody know where to get a 180 stat for a 4.7? Nobody has any listings for them, not Pep Boys, summit, or even the dealer. Not even for the Grand Cherokees.
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Glen
DakotaEnthusiast
4/05/2001
11:01:51
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Yeah, i'd like to get a Robter Shaw stat, i just cant find any place (local or internet) that carrys them. Seems like a cheap and easy upgrade. Now if i could just find where to buy. :)
'01, CC, SLT, 4.7, Auto, 3.55 LS
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RonW
Gen III
4/05/2001
13:55:18
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They all use the same one, even the 4.7's. Try Autozone or Pepboys or Walmart or any other chain auto parts store.
Ron
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albert
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4/06/2001
03:21:06
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RonW,
Are you saying that all the V8 dakotas use the same stat? If so, why wouldn't they have the same part listed for the 4.7?
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Bernd
GenIII
4/06/2001
08:49:51
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All the 3.9/5.2/5.9L engines use the same T'Stat since 1974 (SB Mopar). Don't know for sure on the 4.7L though.
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
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RonW
Gen III
4/06/2001
11:59:14
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That's 'cuz the 4.7's so new. I'm sure I've seen people using the same one on the 4.7's though. I'll check to be sure. I'll be back!
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
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albert
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4/06/2001
22:04:06
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I'm just surprised that they dont even have a listing for the 4.7 in the Grand Cherokee. I think they have had those engines for three years now right? Oh well, I hope you can find something RonW.
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Lattimer
GenIII
4/06/2001
23:22:28
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So where can you buy the Robert Shaw brand? I can't find the dang things!!!
Shawn
2000 CC SLT Plus 4x4, 3.9 Auto
Gibson Cat Back, JBA 's
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Bernd
GenIII
4/08/2001
00:21:25
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Pepboys and Autozone carry them. (At least they do here.)
Bernd D. Ratsch
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT
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CyberWolf
GenIII
4/09/2001
11:50:51
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Only Autozone here. Pep Boys carries crap Tstats around here. I have always used the Robert Shaw Extra Performance tstat. They are excellent.
'01 4.7 CC, 5 speed, Sport , 3.92 limited slip, Intense
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Jon in SA
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5/02/2001
15:39:18
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Are people actually using the 180 in the 4.7 engine? If so, what have you noticed with it? Thanks...
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Jeremy
Dodge Dakota
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7/01/2002
18:53:12
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www.speedtweaks.net
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Djdanrt
Dodge Dakota
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7/01/2002
21:17:26
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I use a 160 degree Robert shaw and it works great. It still gets about to about 200degrees but it takes a whiloe to get there.
,Dan
99 SY CC RT
Arlington, TX
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handi2
GenIII
7/01/2002
22:09:10
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I use the Robertshaw in the 4.7 engine. Bought from www.speedtweaks.net
In Florida or anywhere with 90 to 100+ degrees it is a good thing to change to the 180. The stock 195 degree was in there to help meet emissions.
At a car show sat in my truck with the A/C on for almost an hour and the needle on the guage was sitting 1/4 inch above the red mark on the cold side. It has never gotten any higher.
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Nick99
Dodge Dakota
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7/01/2002
22:40:24
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I work at auto zone in Fort worth we can get Generation 2 tstats and hypertech ..Hey Bern are the hypertechs any good I got a 160 should I have got a 180??I have a 99Dak 5.2 tb,headers,flows,ram air,elec fans, underdrive pulleys,hurst and some others.
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MikeD
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7/01/2002
22:58:26
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Hey Nick I live in Dallas and I have the 160 t-stat and when it gets hot and humid here and sitting in traffic it heats up fast but once I get going it stays cool. It doesn't get cold here in the winter like other places so U should be fine. Yours would run good w/ the 180 but I have heads and cam work done on mine so I gotta keep mine as cool as I can.
~Mike~
Get In...Sit Down...Shutup...& Hangon
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NIck99
Dodge Dakota
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7/01/2002
23:01:48
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So it will heat up quicker with the 160????
YOU ever been to kenedale????
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Jon
Dodge Dakota
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7/02/2002
08:10:03
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The only problem i can se is that you would defintely have to change the oil every 3K, because the oil won't get hot enough to burn off all the crap in it, especially if you do a lot of short trip driving.
-Jon
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MikeD
*R/T*
7/02/2002
09:01:25
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No it won't heat up quicker the 160 is cooler but mine heats up because of my cam. If I were you I'd get the 180 next time you get the chance.
~Mike~
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