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 |  Subject: Re: Engine Temperature randomly goes from 200 to 215  Wed Mar 25, 2009 3:21 pm | |
| Regarding the 180º t-stat, this is a mod used in SC engines to help reduce knock. There is not benefit other than that. While you can install one on a NA engine and make the coolant temp drop, I don't think it will give anything performance-wise. Like Derek said, your engine is happiest right around 200ºF. _________________  |
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| | Subject: Re: Engine Temperature randomly goes from 200 to 215 Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:05 am | |
| hmm, my thermostat stays right at 160, and the heater doesn't work too good. Maybe time for a thermostat.
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| | Subject: Re: Engine Temperature randomly goes from 200 to 215 Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:42 am | |
| | EatDirtFartDust wrote: | | hmm, my thermostat stays right at 160, and the heater doesn't work too good. Maybe time for a thermostat. |
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