well, I think that artical may have been wrong (i know the one you are refering to also-I remember reading it myself) I can promise you that it will not stay in closed loop OR wash down the cylinders
These are some other files i have on the gtp closed loop on a stock 2000 GTP is about 50*f, and a stock 98 GTP is about 76.1*f. I have a 160 and have 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. But that is the only bad things that can come from a 160 besides worse gas miliage.