t-stats: coolant temp vs torque?

[RysRed96GT]

im asking about the pros and cons of using a 180* tstat. ever since i switched to a 180*, the car never seemed to stay at a constat temp in the winter time (or colder weather like this). should i switch back to a 195 (or whatever stock was) for the colder weather?

i'm asking this because the car always seems to have more torque when the after just starting up or when the temp's low. maybe it's just me, but it seems like this alot. i'd like to have the temp stay constant. unfortunatly my fan isnt tuned to turn on at 180 vs 195. but then again, im a little unclear on how coolant systems work.

 

[crew_dawg16]

a warmer thermostat won't fix a fluctuating temperature problem unless the original thermostat was malfunctioning. How long has the 180 been in there?

Your coolant system works like this:

You have coolant in the engine and radiator and they are initially separated by the theromstat. Once your engine's coolant has reached the designated temperature (i.e. 180 degrees), your t-stat opens and allows your coolant to circulate through the radiator. When this first happens, you will notice a drastic decrease in temperature because you now have coolant that is the same temp as outside air flowing into your engine. After the initial cycle, it will be less noticable. If you get a chip, your fans will most likely be programmed to come on before 195 degrees so they would be running all the time, which is why you need a 180 t-stat with a chip.

 

[RysRed96GT]

bumpa-da-bump

 

[RysRed96GT]

it's only been about 6 months while the 180's been in there. i dont have a chip to correct the change in temp either.