160 or 180 degree thermostat question?

Cantbeatblack · August 2nd, 2007, 11:49 PM

i was wondering what would be best for my 2000 4.6 stang, what thermostat is the best for the car 160 or 180 degree???? or is it better to not have one at all and just leave it stock?

HMUSN · August 2nd, 2007, 11:50 PM

depends on your mods.

MustangMatt96GT · August 3rd, 2007, 12:07 AM

160 will throw a code. I say 180

Garhfer · August 3rd, 2007, 12:35 AM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

160 will throw a code. I say 180

+1

Drgnracin72 · August 3rd, 2007, 01:05 AM

i have a 160 in my car, modulars run better when warm, the temp just means itll ope sooner

DCstangGT · August 3rd, 2007, 03:19 AM

sorry to sound like a noob but what difference does the thermostat make exactly?

Blackblurr_00GT · August 3rd, 2007, 05:19 AM

Originally Posted by DCstangGT

sorry to sound like a noob but what difference does the thermostat make exactly?

160 or 180 will just let the coolant go throgh the block faster keeping it cooler so basiclly your moter will cooler.

CobraR · August 3rd, 2007, 06:09 PM

i think it depends where you live. if it gets cold as crap go 180 but if its alllllwwaaays hot like here in florida, id say 160.

Garhfer · August 3rd, 2007, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by CobraR

i think it depends where you live. if it gets cold as crap go 180 but if its alllllwwaaays hot like here in florida, id say 160.

I live in FL and 160 was still too cold... 180 is the best for these mod motors, well unless you want to get a tune just to run a 160 thermostat... it isn't worth it in my opinion just save all the hassle and use 180.

CobraR · August 3rd, 2007, 07:10 PM

thats true, i got a tune and the tunner recommended it. but i figure

ujslost · August 3rd, 2007, 08:34 PM

changing the t-stat isnt gonna yield you any HP, leave it alone.

MustangMatt96GT · August 3rd, 2007, 09:06 PM

I agree that it wont give any more power. I changed mine because it was cheap and I was already in there!

ujslost · August 3rd, 2007, 09:08 PM

well i can dig that. but doing it for the hell of it, not me.

steve_stang2003 · August 3rd, 2007, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Cantbeatblack

i was wondering what would be best for my 2000 4.6 stang, what thermostat is the best for the car 160 or 180 degree???? or is it better to not have one at all and just leave it stock?

Leave it stock....
The OBD2 system has rendered that mod mostly useless.
However if you insist, a 180 probably won't cause any problems but a 160 will throw codes almost for sure.

Personally, the cooling system on the 4.6 is a cantankerous beast and can be very difficult to bleed air out of so I tend to leave it alone except for the yearly flush and fill.
The last thing you need in one of these motors is hot pockets of air.

superbeef1000 · August 4th, 2007, 04:01 AM

witch is the stock size ?? 180

Garhfer · August 4th, 2007, 05:04 AM

around 195

August 2nd, 2007, 11:49 PM	#1
Cantbeatblack Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 54 iTrader: 0 reviews	160 or 180 degree thermostat question? i was wondering what would be best for my 2000 4.6 stang, what thermostat is the best for the car 160 or 180 degree???? or is it better to not have one at all and just leave it stock?

August 2nd, 2007, 11:50 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	depends on your mods. __________________

August 3rd, 2007, 12:07 AM	#3
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,167 iTrader: 3 reviews	160 will throw a code. I say 180 __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

August 3rd, 2007, 01:05 AM	#5
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	i have a 160 in my car, modulars run better when warm, the temp just means itll ope sooner __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

August 3rd, 2007, 08:34 PM	#11
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	changing the t-stat isnt gonna yield you any HP, leave it alone. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

August 3rd, 2007, 03:19 AM	#6
DCstangGT Regular 1999 Mustang GT 13.21@104.5 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry to sound like a noob but what difference does the thermostat make exactly?

August 3rd, 2007, 09:06 PM	#12
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,167 iTrader: 3 reviews	I agree that it wont give any more power. I changed mine because it was cheap and I was already in there! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions Blown Small Block Ford with a hole in the block. 9.5 Dart Block 400 CI being saved for. Just because you can fuck a cactus doesn't mean you should. Never Lift Racecars

August 3rd, 2007, 09:08 PM	#13
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	well i can dig that. but doing it for the hell of it, not me. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

August 4th, 2007, 04:01 AM	#15
superbeef1000 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: mesa , arizona Posts: 1,475 iTrader: 2 reviews	witch is the stock size ?? 180 __________________ a bunch of stuff to make my car faster http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-1497/

August 4th, 2007, 05:04 AM	#16
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,790 iTrader: 0 reviews	around 195 __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

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