At 07:29 PM 4/21/98 -0400, you wrote:
>In a message dated 98-04-21 18:52:55 EDT, you write:
>
><< Yep, OBDII is restrictive, but not as much as many people think.
> There is still quite a bit you can do. So far, I have an open element air
> cleaner, MP computer, and a 180 degree thermostat in my '96, with no problems
> or trouble codes yet. If you'll be installing a computer which advances the
> timing, a 180 degree thermostat is practically a must to eliminate pinging.
> I don't know if you'd want to go any lower than that; I've heard that the
> computer likes to hit 180 degrees.
> >>
>
>
>While on the subject of 180 thermostats, thought you might like to hear
>something I heard today. I ordered my MP SBEC from Southoaks Dodge in
>Thousand Oaks California. Talked to a guy named Troy and he told me to get
>the NAPA thermostat, part number 169, because it is shorter then most
>aftermarket ones. In turn this allows it to open all the way, as opposed to
>binding against the water neck on the manifold. Thought that was interesting!
>
>Brad
Hmmm, yeah that is interesting. I wonder if there's anything to it?
If you do end up getting the NAPA thermostat, I'd be interested in knowing
how much shorter it is. I have a Stant in mine; there's a pic of it and
the stock thermostat at:
http://www.cs.fredonia.edu/~stei0302/www/dakota/UPGRADES/TSTAT/13.gif
-Jon-
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