It has, in some cases, removed most of the pinging problems as well as made
a difference in hot weather drivability.
I've been running a 180 T'Stat for over a year and did notice a change on
the initial swap from the factory 195 T'Stat.
- Bernd
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greig, Doug" <douggr@hazelett.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 11:54 AM
Subject: RE: DML: 180 Thermostat & Mileage
> So, let me get this straight. No one has noticed any change in HP,
mileage,
> or emmisions when changing to a 180 deg thermostat. Our Dakota's don't
come
> with a 180 stat. So why bother changing over to the 180? I'm doing a
> complete service the last week of this month on my Dak, and don't see the
> benefit of spending $10 on something that has no effect on my truck. Could
> someone explain this to me please?
>
> Doug Greig
> S. Burlington, VT
> 98 CC 4X4 V6 Sport
> Quick D Intake
> Mod'd V8 TB
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Terry Herrin [SMTP:therrin@isaac.net]
> > Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 11:55 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: 180 Thermostat & Mileage
> >
> > On Mon, 12 Jun 2000 08:39:54 -0700 (PDT), Jack Paulson
> > <cybermail1@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > >Does installing the 180 degree thermostat decrease
> > >or increase mileage?
> >
> > There was no noticeable change when I installed mine.
> >
> > Terry Herrin
> > 99 FR CC R/T
> > 14.769 @ 91.43
> > Wilmington, NC
> > http://users.isaac.net/therrin/dakota.html
>
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