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Brent
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5/22/2005
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I have A 2000 4.7 Dakota and would like to put A 180 T stat in it but can't find one, any one know were to get one.
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.boB
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5/22/2005
22:14:00
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I'm pretty sure the 4.7 uses the same thermostat as the 5.2/5.9/3.9 magnums. Call the dodge dealer in the AM and ask if they interchange. If so, you can get one just about anywhere.
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Brent
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5/22/2005
23:03:27
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no they are different, they are very weird looking.
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Brent
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5/23/2005
17:38:50
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there are a lot of peaple saying they have 180 t stats in there Dakota's, So were are you getting them?
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NEW_SOL
Dodge Dakota
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5/23/2005
17:44:22
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brent, i am too looking to change out to a 180 t-stat. but couldn't find one anywhere. I found one at autozone but they wanted to special order it.
I then found one at checker auto parts i have found a part# gt755-180 from doing a "search".
the one I got at checker is a 755-180. hopefully it will fit.
I let you know as soon I get a chance to drop it in. probly tomorrow.
'00 4.7L sct
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Brent
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5/23/2005
18:04:17
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Thanks for the reply, were is it on the 4.7's? some said it is not were it normally is & is it different looking?
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NEW_SOL
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5/23/2005
18:45:38
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I don't know know if different looking. but it is on the bottom front corner of the engine , can't remember if on right or left, but if you look you
can see your traditional flange/outlet.
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TexasTodd
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5/23/2005
22:09:31
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Get real!!!!
Brent, know what you're talking about before you post, sheesh!
Have you installed a 4.7, 180 t stat?
I have.
Same stat as the magnum, no longer made, single cams, IE, 5.9, 5.2, 3.9.
Search the archives, for some great tips on this, O/W, sounds like you'll screw the pooch just installing a t stat.
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Brent
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5/23/2005
22:42:10
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Hey Tex, what kind of an answer was that? If you istalled it were did you get it from? I talk to the locall shops here to get one they told me it is different then what you are saying. If they are wrong just tell me you don't have to be ugly about it.
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daffydak
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5/24/2005
00:48:09
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I also installed a 180* 5.2/5.9 thermostat in my 00 4.7L.. it's EASY! all you have to do it cut a small notch in the outer edge of the new thermo, and drill a small (1/8") bleeder hole and your done... once you remove the old thermostat, you will see how big the notch has to be.. It MUST be notched to fit the re-useable gasket on the 4.7L.
I'm pretty sure that the nuts are 5/16 on the thermostat housing. note that when you remove the housing, the thermostat will likely be STUCK to the engine block.. it's not stuck really tight, but it takes a little force.. Once you breal the seal, about a gallon of coolant INSTANTLY drains from the engine! Yeah, I found that out the hard way.. I took a bath in anti-freeze :-P
If you want, I can post the Napa part# that I used for my stat..
Dan
MOPAR=More Power!!
00 CC Sport Plus 4.7L 4X4 Auto, 3:55 LSD
Flowmaster orig. 40 series (2 chamber) muffler, adjusted tps to .76V, ported TB, home brew intake setup w/K&N filter, Superchips 3715 Tuner, 180* T-stat... more mods to come!!!
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Brent
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5/24/2005
19:20:42
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Thanks DaffDak, now thats A reply. I think I will change it this week. I will post if I find anything different. Thanks Again.
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Brent
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5/24/2005
20:02:57
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Hey Texass Todd now thats how to respond. No need to be grumpy.
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daffydak
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5/24/2005
21:24:45
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Not a problem.... I used Napa part # 530080.. I would give you the Autozone part #, but their site is down LOL!
Good luck!
Dan
MOPAR=More Power!!
00 CC Sport Plus 4.7L 4X4 Auto, 3:55 LSD
Flowmaster orig. 40 series (2 chamber) muffler, adjusted tps to .76V, ported TB, home brew intake setup w/K&N filter, Superchips 3715 Tuner, 180* T-stat... more mods to come!!!
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Brent
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5/25/2005
21:00:01
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Hey DaffyDak, changed the T stat today no problem just like you said. I used A 180 from A 5.2 (stant brand) drilled hole and made a notch.
Thanks Again.
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daffydak
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5/25/2005
21:26:51
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Awesome! Glad to hear it went off without a hitch :-)
Isn't it GREAT not to have to scrape a gasket? The 4.7L's good for that!
Dan
MOPAR=More Power!!
00 CC Sport Plus 4.7L 4X4 Auto, 3:55 LSD
Flowmaster orig. 40 series (2 chamber) muffler, adjusted tps to .76V, ported TB, home brew intake setup w/K&N filter, Superchips 3715 Tuner, 180* T-stat... more mods to come!!!
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