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Old 04-12-2010, 10:34 PM
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Gunna run a 3.4 MPS and wanna go cooler with the plugs and stat. Should I go with one or two heat ranges cooler for plugs? 180 or 160 stat? Whats the plus'* of each?
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I would say a 180 t-stat, along with adjusted fan settings for the 180
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180* is just fine, and even with that your going to need a PCM tune to turn on the fans. Being a 2000+ installing a 160* is going to trip SES lights
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What about plugs -- thinking one range in fine, but planning on more upgrades and dont want to do it twice. Is two bad?
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2 ranges cooler should be fine. Gap at .055-.060
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I have the 180* stat, autolite 104s. with the 3.4 you'll get some KR that you'll want tuned out
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180 is good for the summer but if you drive the car in the winter you will probably switch back to a 195 for the winter.
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not really i ran the 180 all winter no heat difference all winter still will cook you out of the car
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I run a 180 all year round. And I live in Wisconsin.
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I live in MN and run a 180* all year round. I have NGK V-Power TR-55 plugs, one heat range colder.
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