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06-11-2001, 06:20 PM
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Location: Wisconsin
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180 thermostat????
if i get a 180 thermostat from the local parts store will that work ok?? also..ppl with aftermarket gauges with 180 thermostats when your car is warmed up what is the temp at? cause i never put a 180 in my car and when its warmed up it sits little below 180 some times on..less im driving hard then it goes past????
------------------ '91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,racing clutch(previous owner put in so dont know what kind),K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires,Competition gauges,C&L 76mm MAF Waiting install:TFS street heat,Accufab TB Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,TFS heads,TFS stage 1 cam,lakewood struts/shocks,nitto DR's ICQ#35670781  |
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06-11-2001, 06:41 PM
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Location: Utica, Michigan
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Try to get a "balanced" thermostat. Robertshaw makes one. The are supposed to be more accurate. They open better under pressure, etc...
My 180 Stat shows 160-170 on the gauge most of the time. ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT 12.0 @ 122 1992 BadAzz Wrangler 1993 Explorer |
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06-11-2001, 06:42 PM
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Yes that will be fine!
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