It is the opinion of the experts on the dml that 180 is better for
performance and helps reduce the likelyhood of cracked heads which are
common on magnum engines. I went to a GM electronics school about 6 years
ago and the instructors told us the same about emissions. You will never
find me using a 195 in my Mopar ever. By the way have you worked in a
radiator shop for 29 years like I have?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon N. Benignus" <blkwidow1@primary.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 1:38 AM
Subject: Re: DML: Re: RE: No Heat?
>
> > 195 thermostats sre only to reduce emissions. Until smog
> > rules came out NO cars had more than a 180 degree thermostat and many
used a
> > 160.
> I hate to disagree, but I must.
> I've driven Dodges and Plymouths since 74, and my 65 Sports Fury called
for
> a 192 deg stat. So did Dad's 66 Coronet and 70 Challenger, my 72 and 73
> Chargers. No real smog stuff on those. Heck his 57 and 59 Furys called
for
> a 192. I've not seen a MoPar that DIDN'T call for a 192, unless it was for
> extreme/ racing use.
>
> Jon
> STL MO
>
>
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