Thread: 180* T-stat

Quote from eddie over at hpt....experienced tuner.....



LOL - I ran a 160* stat for about 1 year. The ECT for closed loop on a stock 2000 GTP is about 10*C, and a stock 98 GTP is about 24.5*C. These are the only 2 files I have here at work, but I can promise you that it will not stay in closed loop OR wash down the cylinders. I had no problems with fuel trims, O2 sensors, or washed out cylinders.

That being said, you will get a little more carbon buildup with a cooler thermostat. This is one of the reasons (along with the cooler temps of winter) that I went back to the 180* I run now.

Im not in any way saying that a 160 is the idel t-stat to have. Matter of fact I wish i had gotten the 180...and since then have almost gone and put the 195 stock one back in.

2 bolts (water neck) a hose clamp (for the radiator hose) and about 7 minutes of your time. 10mm socket also I belive.