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NewStang02 · 06-26-2002, 07:35 PM

I am going to change my thermostat on my 2002 3.8 V-6,a book i got (How to Tune & Modify Ford Fuel Injection) says to get a 160* stat,the reason I plan to change it is
1. allowing timing advance
2.richer fuel mixture
3.lower engine temp,lower intake temp,lower combustion chamber temp

Now a web site that had info on changing the thermostat said to get the 180* and that the 160* is to cold.Now I think the 160* would work ok and the cooler engine temp would be better.Anyone have any info on this.

06-26-2002, 07:35 PM	#1
NewStang02 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6	*Thermostat 160 or 180??* I am going to change my thermostat on my 2002 3.8 V-6,a book i got (How to Tune & Modify Ford Fuel Injection) says to get a 160* stat,the reason I plan to change it is 1. allowing timing advance 2.richer fuel mixture 3.lower engine temp,lower intake temp,lower combustion chamber temp Now a web site that had info on changing the thermostat said to get the 180* and that the 160* is to cold.Now I think the 160* would work ok and the cooler engine temp would be better.Anyone have any info on this. __________________ 2002 V-6,Auto// Flowmaster 50 Series Delta Flow Duel Exhaust