Let me jump in here with (most likely) a dumb question..
If the engine runs better cooler why does Dodge run it hotter?
Gery
1997 4X4 5.2 CC Sport
----- Original Message -----
From: mike d. (Michael Z-Sykes) <msykes@su.edu>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 1999 1:24 PM
Subject: DML: Thermostat Questions -Reply
>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 =)
>
>-mike d.
>
>>>> <GrnDak4x4@aol.com> 03/07/99 11:59pm >>>
>I am planning on replacing my thermostat within the next week or so. I
>would
>like to know how effective or what is the point of getting an aftermarket
>'power stat' like those made by Hypertech. My stock tstat is 195 degrees.
>How
>will altering the temp affect performance??? I really enjoy how much
>truck
>will come up to its normal spot on the temp guage and rarely if never
>move; I
>do not want it do get hotter. What temp are these aftermarker tstats
>going to
>be?? I saw Hypertech's as saying this "Low-temp tstats improves
>performance in
>2 ways: by increasing the mass flow rate of intake air and by reducing
>the
>engines tendency to detonate, allowing the engine to safely develop
>more
>horsepower." Are these aftermarket tstats avaiable for Magnum V6's? I
>noticed
>also that Mr.Gasket makes Hi-Flo Tstats in 160&180 degrees. Basically I
>need
>to know if these are going to alter my engine negatively at ALL or should
>I
>just put in a normal tstat and also how does lowering the degree of the
>tstat
>help out with making more horsepower. THANKS ALOT!!!!!
>Kyle
>93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>101,700 miles
>
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