Yup, thanks for the info. I'm planning on upgrading all of my ignition
componants to Accel and Borg Warner. If this is going to cause a hotter
spark, would it be adviseable to instal the 180?
- Doug
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ronald Wong [SMTP:ron-wong@home.com]
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 1:09 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: RE: DML: 180 Thermostat & Mileage
>
> Dak's come from the factory with a 195-degree thermostat because that's
> the
> optimal temp that DC has determined based on the PCM and the pgms it is
> running. The optimal temp isn't just for performance. It also has to do
> with minimizing emissions. The reason people go to a 180-degree t-stat is
> due to performance equipment being installed, the most noted one is a
> computer change that makes the engine run hotter. This would be like a
> Jet
> Stage II or an MP HP PCM which recommends you run 180 and premium fuel.
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ron
> 00 SLT QC 4X2 5.9 3.55 LSD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Greig, Doug
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2000 9:55 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> 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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