The thermostat has no effect on the fan. The fan's "clutch" still engages at
same temp as before. Lower coolant temp tells the computer that the engine is
under less load so the computer dials in more timing. Most people use the 180
stat because the lower temp helps with pinging associated with chips or
computers that advance the timing in lieu of running 93+ octane fuel.
Dr. Pat
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>From: troublesm@webtv.net
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: t-stats
>Date: Wed, Apr 14, 1999, 10:13 PM
>
> I know i am wrong on this but can someone please explain why.
> The 180 deg. t-stat makes your engine cooler compared to the 195 t-stat
> thus you
> get more horsepower.
> Now here is what confuses my illiterate when it comes to engines mind.
> If the 180 t-stat runs the engine at colder temps wouldn't this cause
> the fan to be on longer than normal thus sucking power out of the engine
> therefore causing a loss in power as to a gain?????????????
> You can emai me privately if you wish.
> thanks,
> Damien
> 97 dak sport V6
>
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