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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: Romeo2k on September 29, 2008, 05:42:20 PM

Title: Thermostat
Post by: Romeo2k on September 29, 2008, 05:42:20 PM
Well i found a cause to some of my troubles, Thermostat isn't working correctly. (appears to be factory original? Gasket sure is)

What should i replace it with?
Is 195 the stock?
Or should i try for a 180 or something?

Keep in mind i'm running a 3.8 stock, not the 5.0.
Title: Thermostat
Post by: softtouch on September 29, 2008, 07:27:43 PM
195 is stock.
Title: Thermostat
Post by: ipsd on September 29, 2008, 10:25:54 PM
Stick with stock unless you want to get piss poor mileage. Think about this. The ECU thinks that 195 is normal so unless you have tuner or some way to make it think that it is the right temp. The ECU will bump extra gas like on cold start up to get it up to temp. Now if you have 180 stat will most likely won't see the normal temp range so DUMPIN  in more fuel to warm it up.
Title: Thermostat
Post by: Romeo2k on September 29, 2008, 11:32:14 PM
Alright, Thanks guys. :burnout: