Makes the engine run cooler. The Magnum engines (at least the 318 and
360 V8s) run optimally at 183 (I think that's the temp. I read on
here). The factory stat is 195. By running a little cooler, you get
cooler air. Cooler air is denser air. Denser air means more Oxygen.
And I covered what more air/Oxygen means earlier.
I haven't heard what, if any, thermostat mods work on the new 4.7L
engine.
Of course, I could just be talking out of a bodily orifice, but them's
the facts as I recall reading them on the list. But with all the new
stuff I've crammed into my pea-sized brain the last month, something's
surely been mangled or slipped out in my sleep to make room for the new.
"William H. Hiatt III" wrote:
>
> What exactly does the 180degree thermostat do?
> At 12:49 AM 2/27/2000 -0500, you wrote:
> >The filter is much more efficient than the plain paper filter (flows
> >more air and catches more dirt) and the whole kit gives you more air,
> >makes it much easier to pull air into the engine, and results in cleaner
> >airflow. I put one on my '99 318 and I've got a little more power and
> >better mileage. I definitely think it was worth the money ($140
> >shipped). Tony does terrific work and is an all-around good guy.
> >
> >Same for the throttle body (read Tony's description on his website for
> >what he does to it). I think it was Jon Smith who said it very nicely,
> >very succintly - "More air in/more air out, more power" (or something
> >like that). Air (Oxygen) is part of your fuel. More fuel means more
> >power. And the easier you make it for the engine to GET that air
> >(intake kit, TB, ram-air, supercharger, etc.), the less power it has to
> >waste sucking air in. With the intake and TB, that power will instead
> >end up in your rear axle, which is a good place for it.
> >
> >Real cheap mod? 180-degree thermostat. And don't forget the DML
> >sticker, it's good for at least 5 HP (which reminds me, I gotta get that
> >and a calendar).
> >
> >"William H. Hiatt III" wrote:
> > >
> > > What is the advantages of this kit? Why would you want something like this?
> > > Does it increase performance. Right now EVERYTHING on my truck is stock.
> > > 2000 4.7L Sport+ w/ almost all options except the 4x4. I will eventually
> > > put in the throttle-body also. Any recomendations on the intake kit? Is it
> > > worth the money? And, what exactly does it do?
> > > Also, by replacing the throttle body, how is that going to increase
> > > performance?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > william
> > >
> > > P.S. Any other mods you can name that aren't expensive as hell?
> >
> >--
> >-andy
> >
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