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tndak
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2002
17:56:23
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I understand the concept that a cooler running engine makes more power. But why does most everyone run a 180 deg. stat instead of the 160 deg?
Oh Yeah just installed the autolite 3923's much improved over stock one of the best mods I have done yet!
TNDak
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Eggman
Dodge Dakota
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11/02/2002
15:29:46
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I installed a 160 and have had no ill effects from it.
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mpil1
Dodge Dakota
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11/03/2002
00:14:59
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I understand Magnum engines run best from 180°F to 185°F. People say that a 160° t-stat may trip the MIL. I would think that it would cause the PCM to think the engine is still cold, thus keeping it from entering closed loop mode correctly. It may think the engine is too cold for too long, thus tripping the MIL. I'm interested in knowing more about this question myself...I'll have to keep an eye on on this thread.
Mpil1
'02 SXT CC, 3.9L, 5-spd, 4x4
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joe_himself
Dodge Dakota
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11/03/2002
01:21:18
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From what i understand from talk here and there it is to also help emmisions.. thats why they all come with the higher temp thermo.. but im not positive thats the correct answer.. anyone know the correct answer or not??
joe_himself
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