time for new thermostat, what kind?

SHaFT7 · 05-07-2001, 02:09 PM

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?

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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!

jimberg · 05-07-2001, 03:15 PM

Not sure about brand, but stick with something stock if you don't have cooling problems. Nothing less than 180 degrees.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

SHaFT7 · 05-07-2001, 03:45 PM

can i get a 180+ thermo from the local parts store? (oreilly/autozone/advance)

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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!

jimberg · 05-07-2001, 04:11 PM

You should be able to. Talk to the parts guy to see if one brand is more accurate than others.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

SHaFT7 · 05-07-2001, 05:05 PM

thnx

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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!

blueneonman1 · 05-07-2001, 06:05 PM

Smokedawg · 05-07-2001, 06:12 PM

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.

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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

SHaFT7 · 05-07-2001, 07:02 PM

is it concievable that i'll be able to reuse the gasket? (i forgot to get one)

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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!

Smokedawg · 05-07-2001, 07:05 PM

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..

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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

SHaFT7 · 05-07-2001, 07:10 PM

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*

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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!

05-07-2001, 02:09 PM	#1
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	time for new thermostat, what kind? 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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05-07-2001, 03:15 PM	#2
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	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

05-07-2001, 03:45 PM	#3
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	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!

05-07-2001, 04:11 PM	#4
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	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

05-07-2001, 05:05 PM	#5
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	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!

05-07-2001, 06:05 PM	#6
blueneonman1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Posts: 208	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

05-07-2001, 06:12 PM	#7
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	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

05-07-2001, 07:02 PM	#8
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	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!

05-07-2001, 07:05 PM	#9
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	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

05-07-2001, 07:10 PM	#10
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	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!