What Thermostat Do I Need?

buckethead151 · November 2nd, 2010, 11:24 PM

I have a 1995 mustang GT with a few bolt-ons. What thermostat do i need. Will low temp make it run better or should i stick with the stock 195*? I think i might have a low temp in there now. The engine temperature isn't showing normal temp. It is a little low. What is a good temp for my engine? Do mods make a difference in what temperature i need to run?

DigitalDC89 · November 3rd, 2010, 03:02 PM

swapping to a 180* t-stat isnt a bad idea, and might give you a little extra power. when you pull the old t-stat out, just look for the temp rating on it somewhere. but as cheap as they are, you might as well swap in the new one anyway.

chrisbmx · November 3rd, 2010, 10:01 PM

My vote is for the 180. I have a few bolt ons, supercharger, exhaust, gears, and use a 180 with a 2 core radiator. By the way, don't use a 160 if you're thinking about it, you're engine won't get warm enough to run properly.

FastStang91Lx · November 3rd, 2010, 10:09 PM

180 ftw. Unless you drive in the winter and would like it to be a little warmer inside, lol.

95tbirdv8 · November 4th, 2010, 12:06 AM

My car came with a 160 when I bought it, I haven't experienced any problems because of it.

89lx · November 4th, 2010, 06:21 AM

Originally Posted by 95tbirdv8

My car came with a 160 when I bought it, I haven't experienced any problems because of it.

stock computers dont like 160's

FastStang91Lx · November 4th, 2010, 06:51 AM

Unless you are chipped for a 160 (which I still personally wouldn't do) you shouldn't run one. Your car will thank you for it.

95tbirdv8 · November 4th, 2010, 09:36 AM

I might change it, I have an electric fan hooked up to ignition anyway.

pacopatron · November 4th, 2010, 11:37 AM

I would go 180- if you do a 160, then you would need to modify the computer to accomodate

gotn20 · November 4th, 2010, 01:07 PM

Im all about the stock temp

November 2nd, 2010, 11:24 PM	#1
buckethead151 Regular 1995 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 119 iTrader: 0 reviews	What Thermostat Do I Need? I have a 1995 mustang GT with a few bolt-ons. What thermostat do i need. Will low temp make it run better or should i stick with the stock 195*? I think i might have a low temp in there now. The engine temperature isn't showing normal temp. It is a little low. What is a good temp for my engine? Do mods make a difference in what temperature i need to run?

November 3rd, 2010, 03:02 PM	#2
DigitalDC89 Regular '88 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 463 iTrader: 0 reviews	swapping to a 180* t-stat isnt a bad idea, and might give you a little extra power. when you pull the old t-stat out, just look for the temp rating on it somewhere. but as cheap as they are, you might as well swap in the new one anyway. __________________ '02 Mustang GTm Convertible - N/A Cammed Daily '88 Mustang GTm - 1/4 Mile Build - 750rwhp Project '97 Saturn SL2m - Ex-Nitrous Build - Back-Up Daily

November 3rd, 2010, 10:09 PM	#4
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	180 ftw. Unless you drive in the winter and would like it to be a little warmer inside, lol. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

November 4th, 2010, 12:06 AM	#5
95tbirdv8 Enthusiast 1990 mustang gt Join Date: May 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 627 iTrader: 0 reviews	My car came with a 160 when I bought it, I haven't experienced any problems because of it. __________________ Burning Rubber in the 5.0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKGSmRkKQcM95 95 mark8 lsc 95 tbird v8 90 mustang gt 07 silverado v8 08 yamaha r6 to be continued........ foxbodyperformance.com is the way to go

November 4th, 2010, 06:51 AM	#7
FastStang91Lx I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1991 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,572 iTrader: 2 reviews	Unless you are chipped for a 160 (which I still personally wouldn't do) you shouldn't run one. Your car will thank you for it. __________________ Point made in less than a few hours with minimal response. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post4465184

November 3rd, 2010, 10:01 PM	#3
chrisbmx Regular 1987 GT 13.19 @ 107.02 (street tires) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: PA Posts: 164 iTrader: 0 reviews	My vote is for the 180. I have a few bolt ons, supercharger, exhaust, gears, and use a 180 with a 2 core radiator. By the way, don't use a 160 if you're thinking about it, you're engine won't get warm enough to run properly.

November 4th, 2010, 09:36 AM	#8
95tbirdv8 Enthusiast 1990 mustang gt Join Date: May 2010 Location: houston, tx Posts: 627 iTrader: 0 reviews	I might change it, I have an electric fan hooked up to ignition anyway. __________________ Burning Rubber in the 5.0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKGSmRkKQcM95 95 mark8 lsc 95 tbird v8 90 mustang gt 07 silverado v8 08 yamaha r6 to be continued........ foxbodyperformance.com is the way to go

November 4th, 2010, 11:37 AM	#9
pacopatron Regular 99 Cobra - 92 LX - 90 LX Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pflugerville, Tx Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would go 180- if you do a 160, then you would need to modify the computer to accomodate

November 4th, 2010, 01:07 PM	#10
gotn20 Atomized Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im all about the stock temp __________________ spray and pray

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