JD1964 there is enough sticking out to grab on to 15 Year Member Jun 28, 2013 3,448 1,532 194 Maryland Aug 21, 2013 #1 Aug 21, 2013 #1 What is the factory T-stat temperature and is there any benefit to be had by putting in a lower temp unit? I'm running factory mechanical engine fan and stock radiator.
What is the factory T-stat temperature and is there any benefit to be had by putting in a lower temp unit? I'm running factory mechanical engine fan and stock radiator.
Shakerhood 20+ Year Stangneter Oct 28, 2004 3,359 209 114 Ohio Aug 21, 2013 #2 Aug 21, 2013 #2 Stock is 192, you can run a 180 if you wish but do not go all the way down to a 160. Reactions: k00ksta Gearbanger 101 Straight Outta Locash 20+ Year Stangneter Aug 10, 2002 9,457 1,377 234 Ontario, Canada Aug 22, 2013 #3 Aug 22, 2013 #3 Not much benefit to it on a stock car. You'll get better mileage and cleaner emissions with the stock T-stat. revhead347 Apparently my ex-husband made that mistake. 20+ Year Stangneter Jun 14, 2004 9,303 1,647 214 Acworth, GA Aug 22, 2013 #4 Aug 22, 2013 #4 If you are buying a new T-stat, get one from the dealer. The parts store ones don't last, and can leave you stranded. Kurt You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads D 1996 gt mustang block temp vs coolant temp Dkuehn May 21, 2026 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Replies 1 Views 75 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 22, 2026 squeak93 M Engine Themostat Mindseye007 Jan 30, 2026 Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech 2 Replies 21 Views 812 Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 1, 2026 86HO5.0 8 M cooling fan not turning on, but does when ac is on or when coolant temp is jumped or unplugged. Mycarhatesme Mar 14, 2026 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Replies 2 Views 256 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Apr 12, 2026 Noobz347 S Preparation for Holley Terminator X install – Foxbody 306 (electrical fan, alternator, MSD Ignition, etc) So_Flo Mar 1, 2026 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- 2 Replies 22 Views 2K 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 4, 2026 General karthief Electrical Dash wiring RileyDymond Jul 19, 2026 Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Replies 6 Views 88 Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 19, 2026 RileyDymond Share: Bluesky Email Share Link
Gearbanger 101 Straight Outta Locash 20+ Year Stangneter Aug 10, 2002 9,457 1,377 234 Ontario, Canada Aug 22, 2013 #3 Aug 22, 2013 #3 Not much benefit to it on a stock car. You'll get better mileage and cleaner emissions with the stock T-stat. revhead347 Apparently my ex-husband made that mistake. 20+ Year Stangneter Jun 14, 2004 9,303 1,647 214 Acworth, GA Aug 22, 2013 #4 Aug 22, 2013 #4 If you are buying a new T-stat, get one from the dealer. The parts store ones don't last, and can leave you stranded. Kurt You must log in or register to reply here.
Not much benefit to it on a stock car. You'll get better mileage and cleaner emissions with the stock T-stat.
revhead347 Apparently my ex-husband made that mistake. 20+ Year Stangneter Jun 14, 2004 9,303 1,647 214 Acworth, GA Aug 22, 2013 #4 Aug 22, 2013 #4 If you are buying a new T-stat, get one from the dealer. The parts store ones don't last, and can leave you stranded. Kurt
If you are buying a new T-stat, get one from the dealer. The parts store ones don't last, and can leave you stranded. Kurt