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jason_02sxt
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3/09/2005
13:58:52
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i hear alot of people are changing their 190 deg. thermostat to a 180. i've noticed that JEG'S has a 160 deg. thermostat for the same price. is the 160 to low or is it better than the 180?
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last_username
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3/09/2005
14:05:02
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NO....do not use the 160..it will cause your OBDII to throw a code saying that the motor is running too cold for too long (and it will not go away)
the 180 is the best
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jason_02sxt
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3/10/2005
20:55:57
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thx alot for the reply. i definitely will "NOT" get the 160!!!!!!!
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93superdak
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3/11/2005
21:16:16
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I have the 160 stat in my set up. It helps to warm the engine and and keeps cool enough not to overheat during a heavy foot session. I live in Florida so maybe its ok to run 160 here - Ive run up to the northern states a few times and would run the 180 if I were to stay up there as the engine temp isnt so prone to over heat.
'93 C.C. LE 2WD
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Vortec supercharger
Flowtech headers - dynamax mufflers - no cat
MSD ignition box - coil - wires
NGK plugs
LSD 4.10 rear ......
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steamed
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3/13/2005
09:22:13
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93superdak, your comparision is not valid. Your truck uses an entirely differn't engine management system.
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3/13/2005
12:03:19
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wear rates are a lot higher at 160. they stabilize approaching 180, with a very small difference at the stock 195.
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T-racy
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3/13/2005
12:21:19
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The post on wear rates is exactly correct. 180 really is the best to use for a street engine. I read a post on another forum where a guy with a bunch of mods on his 4.7 dyno'd with all 3 thermo's and all were within 1 hp. I will say when I put in a 180 in mine it did feel slightly more responsive though but not a big difference. Fuel mileage dropped slightly also. About 1/2-1 mpg. average. Due to the fuel not atomizing as good from the colder temp. Many things to consider when doing the swap.
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93superdak
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3/13/2005
13:07:52
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Steamed -
No comparing goin on - and its valid for my setup - I was giving an example of where it could be used. In my setup it doesnt take long to get from 160 to 180+ , especially here in Florida.
'93 C.C. LE 2WD
318
Vortec supercharger
Flowtech headers - dynamax mufflers - no cat
MSD ignition box - coil - wires
NGK plugs
LSD 4.10 rear ...
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bigdave
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3/13/2005
18:46:34
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I live in Northern Indiana and cannot use a 180 thermostat in the winter, I cant get any warm air in the truck, with the 195 in, I get lots of heat. If you live in the south, you dont have to worry about it, go with the 180.
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Ed
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3/16/2005
19:12:10
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Hey,
Big dave, where do you live in indiana?? I want to get a dakota crusin club around.
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