Thread: 180* T-stat

Originally Posted by J_Man55

Thinking about buying the zzp 180* t-stat. How will my PCM react if I install this? Do I need a custom PCM and/or have my PCM tuned to the 180* t-stat? Is the t-stat easy to install? Write-ups or tutorials?

Before you go and buy the t-stat, think about why you want to install this. If you don't know why, then do some research and find out the benefits and downsides to the mods.

Personally, I am running a stock 195° stat right now because I am most concerned with fuel mileage. I have found that a 180° stat in a daily driver will cause me lower fuel mileage. I do convert over to a 180° stat when at the track. But for everyday use, I keep a stock stat in it.

Originally Posted by Zef_66

Before you go and buy the t-stat, think about why you want to install this. If you don't know why, then do some research and find out the benefits and downsides to the mods.

Personally, I am running a stock 195° stat right now because I am most concerned with fuel mileage. I have found that a 180° stat in a daily driver will cause me lower fuel mileage. I do convert over to a 180° stat when at the track. But for everyday use, I keep a stock stat in it.

I am quite curious as to how much actual fuel savings there is with the 195 as compared to the 180 Tstat. Numbers or estimated MPG's would be great

Thanks!

Originally Posted by GeddyLee

I am quite curious as to how much actual fuel savings there is with the 195 as compared to the 180 Tstat. Numbers or estimated MPG's would be great

Thanks!

I know for a fact I lost a 2-3 MPG on my last trip home (about 5.5 hours) due to a 180* tstat. Highway mileage has returned to normal since returning to the stock temperature.