Re: Thermostat Questions -Reply

From: GrnDak4x4@aol.com
Date: Mon Mar 08 1999 - 18:12:26 EST


In a message dated 3/8/99 3:50:28 PM Central Standard Time, msykes@su.edu
writes:

<< You'll do good to get a 180 stat. It keeps the engine cooler and a cooler
 engine is a more efficient engine. You shouldn;t have any problems with
 not reaching operating temp or anything like that. On paper, it's only
 worth maybe 2 or 3 HP, but you'll get better gas mileage and the truck will
 run cooler sitting in traffic. It's a good investment if you are planning on
 headers and stuff like that later on. I say, go for it! =) The down side is,
it
 will take slightly (emphasis on slightly) longer to warm up in the severe
 cold, but will still keep you plenty toasty...
 hope this helps =) >>

My Dak has NEVER even come close to the half way mark on the temp guage, it is
usually at about 1/4, very close to C on the temp guage. Even when I pull a
2500 pound boat in 95 degree weather for 3 1/2 hours, the guage will rarely
move. If I am running a 195 degree tstat now; will an 180 degree tstat be too
cool since my Dak's engine normally runs cool????
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6



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