MustangWorks.com - The Ford Mustang Power Source!

Go Back   MustangWorks.com : Ford Forums > Website Community > Blue Oval Lounge
Reload this Page Non-HO Modifications ?
Register FAQ Members List Calendar

Notices


 
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 07-13-2002, 04:13 PM   #7
Mr 5 0
Conservative Individualist
 
Mr 5 0's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 1997
Location: Wherever I need to be
Posts: 7,487
Lightbulb Thermostats
Quote:
Originally posted by 86 Grand Marqui

What is the advantage of a 192-195 over a 160? Not saying I don't trust you, just asking.
The 160 thermostat will cause the engine to run too rich. The EEC looks for about 180 degrees to run the proper mixture.

Running rich (and colder) will have some effect on power but you're also thinning out your oil and doing internal damage to the engine for a very small power gain.

The 5.0 engine runs best at around 200 degrees. The Ford thermostst (192) keeps it very close to that temperature.

I strongly suggest you invest a few bucks in a Ford thermostat (good quality) and the time to install it. Your engine will thank you.
Mr 5 0 is offline   Reply With Quote
 

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Anyone have body modifications on their mustang? lil drummer boy Blue Oval Lounge 16 04-30-2003 04:09 PM
v6 modifications? melgolden Blue Oval Lounge 17 08-02-2002 05:13 AM
Longevity modifications??? Holly Windsor Power 7 03-22-2002 01:10 PM
Help me with modifications mustangLX92 Windsor Power 4 07-11-2001 11:04 AM
Modifications Success 97snakedriver Modular Madness 0 10-24-2000 09:55 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:51 PM.

Archive - Top

SEARCH