Thermostats

HellRaiser92 · 06-14-2002, 12:06 AM

I will be replacing my thermostat tomorrow and it's a 195. I was wondering if a 160 would be any better? What's the scoop on thermostats? I know the cooler your engine stays the more power you make.

Should I take the 195 back and get a lower one? Or is there even that big of a difference?

jimberg · 06-14-2002, 05:38 AM

Stick with the 195. If you do decide to go lower, go no lower than a 180. A 160 could possibly cause your car to stay in open loop mode which wouldn't be good, or, if your radiator isn't that good, it could just stay open and never let the coolant stay in the radiator long enough cool down.

cyberstang5.0 · 06-14-2002, 07:13 AM

I put a 160 in mine and I have not had any problems in the past or currently. I got a new radiator too, and my car runs so cool that you can easily touch the intake with your hands and not burn it.

I personally would drop down to no lower then 160. Just don't run it without a thermastat, cuz the stupid computer will mess up if you don't have one in

Mr 5 0 · 06-14-2002, 10:06 AM

Stay with the stock 195 degree thermostat for best overall results from your Mustang.

I recommend the Ford thermostat, available at any dealer.

PKRWUD · 06-14-2002, 10:32 AM

Exactly!

Take care,
-Chris

jimberg · 06-14-2002, 11:00 AM

Running your engine too cold will cause premature wear, also. The oil needs to be hot to flow.

HellRaiser92 · 06-14-2002, 11:13 AM

I will be sticking with the 195.

You have some good points jimberg. No oil flow would really suck.

Thanks for all the help guys!

06-14-2002, 12:06 AM	#1
HellRaiser92 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 104	Thermostats I will be replacing my thermostat tomorrow and it's a 195. I was wondering if a 160 would be any better? What's the scoop on thermostats? I know the cooler your engine stays the more power you make. Should I take the 195 back and get a lower one? Or is there even that big of a difference? __________________ 92LX 2.3ltr 5 speed Air Silencer removed, K&N Filter, Straight Pipe

06-14-2002, 05:38 AM	#2
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Stick with the 195. If you do decide to go lower, go no lower than a 180. A 160 could possibly cause your car to stay in open loop mode which wouldn't be good, or, if your radiator isn't that good, it could just stay open and never let the coolant stay in the radiator long enough cool down. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

06-14-2002, 10:06 AM	#4
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Thermostat recommendation Stay with the stock 195 degree thermostat for best overall results from your Mustang. I recommend the Ford thermostat, available at any dealer.

06-14-2002, 10:32 AM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Exactly! Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

06-14-2002, 11:00 AM	#6
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Running your engine too cold will cause premature wear, also. The oil needs to be hot to flow. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

06-14-2002, 07:13 AM	#3
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	I put a 160 in mine and I have not had any problems in the past or currently. I got a new radiator too, and my car runs so cool that you can easily touch the intake with your hands and not burn it. I personally would drop down to no lower then 160. Just don't run it without a thermastat, cuz the stupid computer will mess up if you don't have one in

06-14-2002, 11:13 AM	#7
HellRaiser92 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 104	I will be sticking with the 195. You have some good points jimberg. No oil flow would really suck. Thanks for all the help guys! __________________ 92LX 2.3ltr 5 speed Air Silencer removed, K&N Filter, Straight Pipe

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