Wat does this do and where is it installed?
MOTOBLUE™ 160° / 180° Low-Temperature Thermostat
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in the thermostat housing.180 deg would be fine
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there was a whole discussion at another site about this, here is the link...
180* vs. 160* thermostat - Ford Mustang Forums
180* vs. 160* thermostat - Ford Mustang Forums
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go to your autostore ask them for a 180 stat for a v6 mustang year (w/e you havE)
your thermostat opens STOCK at 195degrees...once your coolant has reached the temp, it opens to cycle and cool through the radiator.
while new cooler fluid runs through the motor keeping it cool.
the 180 stat opens at 180 degrees instead keeping the motor "cooler"
your thermostat opens STOCK at 195degrees...once your coolant has reached the temp, it opens to cycle and cool through the radiator.
while new cooler fluid runs through the motor keeping it cool.
the 180 stat opens at 180 degrees instead keeping the motor "cooler"
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if you have a bolt on only car
and you live in a cold state
NO
your car is designed and crafted to run most efficent and perform best at a certain temp
thats why ford picked the 195 stock
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couldnt hurt to show a little bit of appreciation for someone helping you out.
160 would keep the engine out of its normal operating temps, im geussing it gets pretty cold up in maryland?
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you live in maryland...do not get it
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maybe...if you dont have a heating issue you done need it...but it doesnt hurt
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The 180 is on average the better one to get. if you get a 160 it will take awhile to warm up the car and it COULD wear out your seals. Your car runs prolly an average of about 20-30 degrees warmer then that anyway. basically go with the 180.
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Ford designed these motors to run on 195, so i would say Ford would know better than you. Dont spend money just to spend money. If you are going to do that, buy something worth wild.
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please explain what seals you'll be wearing out.
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When i went to do mine the mechanic i asked about it said that it will wear them out. So hes prolly full of it.
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mechanic? they are rather easy to replace...i replaced mine in 10 minutes, i have the 180 and i live in michigan and it works great
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+1 i too have a 180 in mine. great in tha summer, not too bad in tha winter/spring.
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