thermostate question

[jaackal]

which thermostat should i run in New Jersey 160* or 180*

 

[Peg8687]

Just a little personal experience...I Ran a 13.99 with a 180*....Hmm colder is faster right? WRONG Put in a 160* couldn't break a 14.6 i've heard that too cold keeps the computer in open loop i'd recomment a 180*

 

[90pony302]

180 cooler is better most of the time but you do need some heat for an engine to work properly

 

[90mustangGT]

Good advise from previous posts.

I have noticed at the track, my best runs are when the water temp reads right at 180*.

 

[87'GTstang]

180 cooler is better most of the time but you do need some heat for an engine to work properly

Regardless of performance, you will almost never reach and actually STAY in closed loop with a 160 Tstat, 180 is the lowest you want to go and seams to be a good all-around choice with a slight tip to performance on the scale.

 

[jaackal]

thanks, i appreciate it

 

[HISSIN50]

the O2's light off when they are hot enough - irregardless of coolant temp. the A/F curves are what change with temps.

ill add to the track noted differences: i would bet that one is running at WOT nearly the entire time (no O2 input). so the open vs closed loop issue is a bit moot at the track. (feel free to tell me where im wrong - that is what came into my tired brain at first blush).

the stat temp itself does not matter as much as where your car runs. some run at 220* after being in traffic for 10 minutes, with a 160* stat, while others run a 195 stat and dont crest 205. you gotta go with what works with your set up in the condition that it is in.

good luck.