Re: Re: Thermostat Questions -Reply

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Tue Mar 23 1999 - 07:56:49 EST


Easy...Keep the Emissions down

----- Original Message -----
From: Gery M <gerym@concentric.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 1:07 AM
Subject: DML: Re: Thermostat Questions -Reply

> 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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