thermostat question

weems · November 4th, 2007, 03:50 PM

is a 160 too low?

and does anybody have a how-to on how to install one of these...

RyanGT · November 4th, 2007, 03:54 PM

i run a 160. And its an easy install, should be at the end of your radiator hose going into the block. Was easy on the KB intake not sure about yours..

Garhfer · November 4th, 2007, 04:26 PM

160 will throw a code unless you get it tuned for it, not worth it in my opinion 180 works good.

GTsetGO · November 4th, 2007, 04:29 PM

from what i have heard, the 160 keeps the engine below optimal operating temps. everyone i talked to when doing this said to go with the 180

TheUNZippee! · November 4th, 2007, 04:30 PM

:homo

weems · November 4th, 2007, 04:52 PM

so is it gonna hurt me?

RyanGT · November 4th, 2007, 05:08 PM

Yeah im tuned for the 160... and the kb is a heat soaking mofo! Need all the cooling i can get!

180 would be fine unless you did some serious modding... and wont throw a code

mjkids · November 4th, 2007, 05:13 PM

i run a 160 its fine in my car. but i did tune the car for it. the cooler the better

brianm · November 4th, 2007, 07:36 PM

mine turns the check engine light on with a 180. but i don't really care.

Garhfer · November 4th, 2007, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by brianm

mine turns the check engine light on with a 180. but i don't really care.

Are you sure it's a 180? and if so are you sure it's the thermostat causing the code?

weems · November 4th, 2007, 10:13 PM

well i read too many horror stories about 160 being too low , so im just gonna take it back to summit tomorrow for a 180

Montanasvt · November 4th, 2007, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by weems

well i read too many horror stories about 160 being too low , so im just gonna take it back to summit tomorrow for a 180

Idiot...

GTsetGO · November 4th, 2007, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by Montanasvt

Originally Posted by weems

well i read too many horror stories about 160 being too low , so im just gonna take it back to summit tomorrow for a 180

Idiot...

ummmm, okay.

good call on taking it back brah. i have also heard some bad things when it comes to the 160

weems · November 4th, 2007, 11:49 PM

yeah i just dont wanna risk my motor for 25 bucks..

Montanasvt · November 5th, 2007, 01:18 AM

...

Onemanzu · November 5th, 2007, 03:06 AM

i have been running a 160 in my car for about 6 months i think i will be switching soon unless i can get my winter beater going...

i haven't had a single problem with it... it is low and i know that but it stays in the normal range ... w.e that is

thanks ford

what horror stories have you heard?

weems · November 5th, 2007, 08:19 AM

i have heard 160 degree increases engine wear by over half...

GTsetGO · November 5th, 2007, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by weems

i have heard 160 degree increases engine wear by over half...

+1 Just a couple of things that i have heard/read

the difference is the temp at which the thermostat opens. Dont get a 160, your car will run poorly, and even if it runs okay you will get worse gas mileage and power, because either the computer will revert to open loop and run rich, or at the very least your engine will not run efficiently at that temp.

I've also read that with less than 180, the oil is not quite
as warm and flowable and therefore the lower cylinder walls
wear somewhat quicker.

Onemanzu · November 6th, 2007, 01:11 AM

looks like i should switch it out then... but it wouldn't hurt my feelings if my engine broke

Drick · November 6th, 2007, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by weems

so is it gonna hurt me?

It will hurt you more than help you. Just go with a 180 do you really need something as low as a 160

November 4th, 2007, 03:50 PM	#1
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,051 iTrader: 3 reviews	thermostat question is a 160 too low? and does anybody have a how-to on how to install one of these...

November 4th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#3
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,790 iTrader: 0 reviews	160 will throw a code unless you get it tuned for it, not worth it in my opinion 180 works good. __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

November 4th, 2007, 04:29 PM	#4
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 13,888 iTrader: 10 reviews	from what i have heard, the 160 keeps the engine below optimal operating temps. everyone i talked to when doing this said to go with the 180 __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale

November 4th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#5
TheUNZippee! Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 61,816 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	:homo __________________

November 4th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#8
mjkids Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ct Posts: 830 iTrader: 0 reviews	i run a 160 its fine in my car. but i did tune the car for it. the cooler the better __________________ 2000 ford mustang gt convertible 2004 ford lightning truck,,,,,sold 2001 ford mustang/cobra,,,,sold 2008 ford f-350 4x4 truck 1989 ford notch back 5.0 2006 custom build bobber

November 4th, 2007, 03:54 PM	#2
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	i run a 160. And its an easy install, should be at the end of your radiator hose going into the block. Was easy on the KB intake not sure about yours..

November 4th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#6
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,051 iTrader: 3 reviews	so is it gonna hurt me?

November 4th, 2007, 05:08 PM	#7
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	Yeah im tuned for the 160... and the kb is a heat soaking mofo! Need all the cooling i can get! 180 would be fine unless you did some serious modding... and wont throw a code

November 4th, 2007, 07:36 PM	#9
brianm Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 ram 1500 hemi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sylvan lake, alberta Posts: 1,333 iTrader: 0 reviews	mine turns the check engine light on with a 180. but i don't really care. __________________ vmp500 hp. jba lts. powerhouse d/s Sold

November 4th, 2007, 10:13 PM	#11
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,051 iTrader: 3 reviews	well i read too many horror stories about 160 being too low , so im just gonna take it back to summit tomorrow for a 180

November 4th, 2007, 11:49 PM	#14
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,051 iTrader: 3 reviews	yeah i just dont wanna risk my motor for 25 bucks..

November 5th, 2007, 01:18 AM	#15
Montanasvt Regular 03 10th Ani Cobra Vert 12.20@115 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Macon, Ga Posts: 409 iTrader: 0 reviews	... __________________

November 5th, 2007, 03:06 AM	#16
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have been running a 160 in my car for about 6 months i think i will be switching soon unless i can get my winter beater going... i haven't had a single problem with it... it is low and i know that but it stays in the normal range ... w.e that is thanks ford what horror stories have you heard? __________________ My Foz

November 5th, 2007, 08:19 AM	#17
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,051 iTrader: 3 reviews	i have heard 160 degree increases engine wear by over half...

November 6th, 2007, 01:11 AM	#19
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,513 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	looks like i should switch it out then... but it wouldn't hurt my feelings if my engine broke __________________ My Foz

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