Bernd, there are two different tests here. Smog Check II is used in the
areas with the worst pollution, and is a dyno test. I've been told by two
different guys with licenses that anything over 5 or 6 years old that isn't
in perfect tune could easily fail the SC II test if the thermo is running in
the area of 180-185. I'll try to talk to one of them tomorrow and get a
little better info, Biff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <fasstdak@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 6:40 AM
Subject: RE: DML: 180 Thermostat problem?
> It shouldn't...but that would also depend on your engines current "tune".
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Eric Huff
> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 1:41 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: 180 Thermostat problem?
>
> > That's correct. Mopar Performance did a write up on that - 185 is
optimum for power. (195-200 is strictly for emissions)
>
> Will running a 180 thermostat cause it to fail the California emissions
test?
>
> eric
>
> 1974 Valiant 4-door, 318
> 1999 Dakota Ext Cab, 2WD
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