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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Lawrence, KS, USA
Posts: 169
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![]() i hear all kinds of stuff about this thermo better than that one, and this one sucking compared to that one
i don't know what kind is in there, (only had the car a year) but my temp never goes above the first mark unless i nail 1st and 2nd, then it only goes to the second and drops back down what kind should i get? ------------------ SHaFTed 91GT, Flows, dumps, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma wheels, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red! |
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Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Rogers, MN
Posts: 2,089
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![]() Not sure about brand, but stick with something stock if you don't have cooling problems. Nothing less than 180 degrees.
------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible |
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#3 |
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Lawrence, KS, USA
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![]() can i get a 180+ thermo from the local parts store? (oreilly/autozone/advance)
------------------ SHaFTed 91GT, Flows, dumps, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma wheels, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red! |
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Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Rogers, MN
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![]() You should be able to. Talk to the parts guy to see if one brand is more accurate than others.
------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible |
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#5 |
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Lawrence, KS, USA
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![]() thnx
![]() ------------------ SHaFTed 91GT, Flows, dumps, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma wheels, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red! |
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Palm Harbor, FL
Posts: 208
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![]() Which is better for a basically stock 5-liter engine, 160 or 180* thermo? What is the difference?
------------------ Blueneonman - '95 5.0L Mustang GT Convertible | K&N Drop-in | FMS 9mm Wires | Hollow Cats | Flowmaster 2 Chambers | Subframes | 6-pt Rollcage | 14deg Timing | King Cobra Clutch | FMS Adjustable Clutch Cable | Coolest Neon Lighting on a Mustang EVER! Homepage: http://www16.brinkster.com/blueneonman/ Best time: 14.719 @94.87mph |
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#7 |
Tires Fear Me...
Join Date: Jan 2001
Posts: 867
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![]() I think for a mostly stock motor the 180 is the best choice. The difference is when it opens up to allow coolant to flow. Shouldnt go to a 160 unless cooling is a problem.
------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, A9P Computer, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley Fuel Regulator, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 79mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors |
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#8 |
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Lawrence, KS, USA
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![]() is it concievable that i'll be able to reuse the gasket? (i forgot to get one)
------------------ SHaFTed 91GT, Flows, dumps, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma wheels, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red! |
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#9 |
Tires Fear Me...
Join Date: Jan 2001
Posts: 867
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![]() I just replaced mine and bought a new gasket for 55 CENTS!!
just go to the local auto store and loose a buck other than loosing anitfreeze everywhere.. ------------------ 347 Stroker Motor: Balanced, A9P Computer, Cobra Transmission, Extrude Ported and Polished Upper and ported Lower, GT40 Milled Ported and Polished Heads, B303 Cam, BBK 1 5/8 Headers, 30lb Bosch Injectors, Holley Fuel Regulator, March Underdrive Pulleys, Perma-Cool Fan, 3-Core Radiator, Accel Performance Coil, Accel 300+ Racing Wires, Ram Air, K&N Filter, 79mm Mass Air Unit, FlowMaster Exhaust w/BBK Offroad H-Pipe, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, 3:55 Gears, Ram Clutch, Cross Drilled Rotors |
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#10 |
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Lawrence, KS, USA
Posts: 169
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![]() yeah i know they're cheap, but i'm a lazy college student, and didn't want to get out again if i didn't have to
![]() heh *grabs keys* ------------------ SHaFTed 91GT, Flows, dumps, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma wheels, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red! |
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