Anyone think a 160 thermostat is good or bad?

96_4.6 · 07-25-2003, 09:37 PM

I have a 180 stat but I still see the gauge go into the m on the normal temp gauge and I just like a cooler engine for longer hose life and it makes sense colder is better so does anyone have a 160 stat? Its like 10 bucks for a mr. gasket one and easy to install I'm just worry like it might burn out the fan cause its gonna kick on the fan eariler and longer so anyone know the pros and cons?

95mustanggt · 07-26-2003, 07:53 AM

I think you're headed for trouble with the computer if you go any lower than a 180 deg thermostat. The car won't warm up properly and the computer will spend too much time in open loop, wasting fuel and hurting performance.

If you want to keep your car running cooler, make sure you flush your cooling system, replace it with fresh coolant, a mix of 30% coolant and 70% distilled water. Also add some water wetter. Make sure the fins in your rad aren't all buggered up too.

96_4.6 · 07-26-2003, 08:56 PM

whats the easiest way to clean the front of the radiator? Theres awhole bunch of little stones abd junk in there, I'm thinkin the blowing air from the air compressor???? Thanks

95mustanggt · 07-26-2003, 10:52 PM

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Originally posted by 96_4.6
I'm thinkin the blowing air from the air compressor???? Thanks

That ought to work. Just be careful not to damage any of the tubes in the rad!

07-25-2003, 09:37 PM	#1
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	Anyone think a 160 thermostat is good or bad? I have a 180 stat but I still see the gauge go into the m on the normal temp gauge and I just like a cooler engine for longer hose life and it makes sense colder is better so does anyone have a 160 stat? Its like 10 bucks for a mr. gasket one and easy to install I'm just worry like it might burn out the fan cause its gonna kick on the fan eariler and longer so anyone know the pros and cons? __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

07-26-2003, 07:53 AM	#2
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	I think you're headed for trouble with the computer if you go any lower than a 180 deg thermostat. The car won't warm up properly and the computer will spend too much time in open loop, wasting fuel and hurting performance. If you want to keep your car running cooler, make sure you flush your cooling system, replace it with fresh coolant, a mix of 30% coolant and 70% distilled water. Also add some water wetter. Make sure the fins in your rad aren't all buggered up too. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

07-26-2003, 08:56 PM	#3
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	whats the easiest way to clean the front of the radiator? Theres awhole bunch of little stones abd junk in there, I'm thinkin the blowing air from the air compressor???? Thanks __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

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