thermostate guestion

[331 stang91]

Getting a new thermostat thinking of going 180. Thinking 160 to cool? Any opionions? Also copper/brass or stainless steel?

 

[88stangmangt]

i think they are brass......180...would be the best.

 

[Daggar]

180*. I initially installed a 160* when I installed my KB (it's what KB recommended) and the computer would stay in open loop (this is not a good thing). The 180* has been perfect.

 

[88stangmangt]

beleive it or not a motor needs to say warm high 100's is perfect.....even...200ish.

 

[87'GTstang]

A warm engine is a good-running engine, 180 is the best compromise. As already stated, those with a 160 t-stat have problems being stuck in open loop.

 

[331 stang91]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[ninty1gt]

is not running a thermostat at all bad??

 

[Shakerhood]

is not running a thermostat at all bad??

Yes, dont do it!

 

[ninty1gt]

opps, its going back on

 

[HISSIN50]

i dont go so much by the stat rating as much as the temps that the motor actually runs at. some folks run a 160 to keep temps around 220 - when cooling systems could use upgrading/renewing.

others run 2* over the stat rating.

a 160 should get the car into partial closed loop - at idle or steady throttle, it can be in CL. but in dynamic situations (accelerating, etc), it can revert to open loop.

in general, running 185-195 or 200 is good with me.

good luck.