The computer in our trucks are set up to run best at about 182 degrees. The 195 is put in to make emission sniffers happy.
Doug Fedeli
Kevin wrote:
> The t-stat also affects fuel mixture. The engines runs richer until it is warmed up then it balances out. Since the Engine temp barely or rarely reaches 195 most people change to a 180 t-stat. I guess this also helps w/ the hp. Something like 10hp is a possible gain... I don't know... I have yet to spend the $10 to get one.
> Just my view on the topic
>
> Kevin
> 3.9L BLACK DAK RC
> Cat Back Dual
> Electric Sunroof
> Cold Air intake
> yadda, yadda...
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