180 thermostat
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180 thermostat
Can someone explain what happens when you install the lower rating thermostat? I'm assuming from a performance standpoint, under certain conditions like moderate ambient temperatures, the intake air will be denser for better performance. Under summer conditions, is there any real difference though?
What about emissions and fuel economy. I'm just thinking that if this were such a good idea, the manufacturers would be doing it.
What about emissions and fuel economy. I'm just thinking that if this were such a good idea, the manufacturers would be doing it.
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I installed a 180 to help keep engine temps under control. In the summer my car got close to the red line for heat frequently. Now with the 180 it seems to stay cooler longer. 180 supposeldy isn't as good for emmisions as a 195 but the difference in nominal. A cooler running engine may also help to get cooler intake temps with means a slight gain in HP. The main reason I do it though is to protect my engine from exesive heat, which kills engines (especially the way I drive ).
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Originally Posted by Twister97
Is the T-Stat easy to remove the old one and install a new one?
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Originally Posted by SSEi95
Originally Posted by Twister97
Is the T-Stat easy to remove the old one and install a new one?
EDITED: Thanks Silver
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Yea, definately when its cold! I plan on flushing the system out also. What happens if you tighten the bolts over the specified settings? Or do I even want to know
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Originally Posted by Twister97
Yea, definately when its cold! I plan on flushing the system out also. What happens if you tighten the bolts over the specified settings? Or do I even want to know
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Ok, I did get a new gasket also. Undertorque can also cause a leak or will it fly off? I dont have any special tools that measure torque, can I do it by touch and feel or should I take it in somewhere?
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Originally Posted by Twister97
Ok, I did get a new gasket also. Undertorque can also cause a leak or will it fly off? I dont have any special tools that measure torque, can I do it by touch and feel or should I take it in somewhere?
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Definitely use a torque wrench on any fastener that you depend on for reliability. It'* one of the best investments you can make if you plan on doing any work yourself and should last a lifetime if properly cared for.
15 ft-lbs for the thermostat bolts.
15 ft-lbs for the thermostat bolts.