thermo.

66StangGuy · 09-10-2002, 07:40 PM

I was looking around in the winsdor message board and found a post about the thermostat. What would you guys reccomend running? i currently have a 160 i think. My car runs at about 180 sometimes it goes to 190 but pretty much stays there. Is the higher thermostat only needed because of the computer in the 5.0's?? if not what should i run?

DRASTiK · 09-12-2002, 12:18 AM

if your car stays around 190, then you probably have a 180 in it now. That's about where ya want it. I suggest you just leave it like it is.

Rev · 09-12-2002, 08:15 PM

The thermostat really only determines the minimum temperture that the car will run at. Like on a cold day the stat will keep the temp up to it's rating (e.g. 180) because it will begin closing at less than the rated temp cutting down radiator flow. On a really hot day or with hard usage, it's the cooling system capacity that determines where the temp stays.

For all around good drivability, I think a 180 is about right. My car will see 195-200 on those hot Houston 100+ degree summer days though. And that's with my 6 blade flex fan, auxillary electric pusher fan, 4 row radiator, and Shelby front valance.

Rev

09-10-2002, 07:40 PM	#1
66StangGuy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Diamond Bar Posts: 258	thermo. I was looking around in the winsdor message board and found a post about the thermostat. What would you guys reccomend running? i currently have a 160 i think. My car runs at about 180 sometimes it goes to 190 but pretty much stays there. Is the higher thermostat only needed because of the computer in the 5.0's?? if not what should i run? __________________ 66 mustang-292-Holley 4160-World Castings Windsor Sr.-Hooker super comp headers-MSD box & Coil.3.55 gears. B&M Z-Gate-Black leather racing seats with 4pt harnes.

09-12-2002, 08:15 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Minimum temp The thermostat really only determines the minimum temperture that the car will run at. Like on a cold day the stat will keep the temp up to it's rating (e.g. 180) because it will begin closing at less than the rated temp cutting down radiator flow. On a really hot day or with hard usage, it's the cooling system capacity that determines where the temp stays. For all around good drivability, I think a 180 is about right. My car will see 195-200 on those hot Houston 100+ degree summer days though. And that's with my 6 blade flex fan, auxillary electric pusher fan, 4 row radiator, and Shelby front valance. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

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09-12-2002, 12:18 AM	#2
DRASTiK Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Yuma, AZ Posts: 536	if your car stays around 190, then you probably have a 180 in it now. That's about where ya want it. I suggest you just leave it like it is.