180* Thermostat???

jjtgiants · 06-21-2005, 09:14 AM

Any of you guys running a 180* thermostat? Just curious because I've been thinking about going with a 180*, but I'm not sure if it would benefit my car or not. Any thoughts?

bikerjoe · 06-21-2005, 09:22 AM

it did good to my dads zo6 ...but dunno about our gts??

dom · 06-21-2005, 09:34 AM

i use one. works perfectly, i even have it accounted for in the tune,

spike_africa · 06-21-2005, 09:51 AM

running one aswell.

*madmatt* · 06-21-2005, 10:20 AM

Any gain with it though?

dom · 06-21-2005, 10:24 AM

runs cooler. prevents detonation better, etc. its a good thing to do. unless you live in the arctic

jjtgiants · 06-21-2005, 11:16 AM

It might be a good idea for me to run one since I can only run 91 octane with the diablo tune. I don't have any detonation as of yet, but it might be a good prevention type of thing. Did you have to adjust your fan settings after installing the 180*??

dom · 06-21-2005, 11:19 AM

i did with the xcal, and i plan to as well with the custom tune

jjtgiants · 06-21-2005, 01:02 PM

Is there any particular brand of thermostat that you guys would recommend getting or can I just pick one up at Autozone or somewhere like that?

dom · 06-21-2005, 01:11 PM

i got the ford one

silvergt · 06-21-2005, 01:26 PM

im using a 160 and it keeps the water temp alot lower, around 1/3 of the way to hot instead of in the middle, its a hypertech powerstat

mrshoss97v6 · 06-21-2005, 01:41 PM

I am running one is the 88 LX 302 Works great for me...

97MGT · 06-22-2005, 03:43 PM

It has absolutely no performance increase on the mod motor in any way.

WaterDR · 06-22-2005, 04:17 PM

I use one. Not sure if it helps, but it can't hurt.

Madi98GT · 06-22-2005, 07:42 PM

I believe the Lightning uses a 180* t-stat. I think that's the one Napa gave me when I went there to pick one up.

spike_africa · 06-22-2005, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madi98GT

I believe the Lightning uses a 180* t-stat. I think that's the one Napa gave me when I went there to pick one up.

nope 195* stock in them.

Madi98GT · 06-22-2005, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike_africa

nope 195* stock in them.

Hmmm...then who knows what they gave me. All I know is that it ran a bit cooler after I put it in.

loadedgt · 06-22-2005, 08:03 PM

running cooler is an unnoticable performance gain except that you can run more advance. I'm pretty new to fuel injection, does the computer change the fuel mixture any before it is warmed up? I know it does on startup but what temp does it go to a "normal" fuel mixture. My mustang warms up 10 times faster than my nova and my nova has over 800 hp, but it has no thermostat

WaterDR · 06-22-2005, 09:45 PM

I think around 160 degrees.

Lightning247 · 06-22-2005, 10:19 PM

I'm running a 180* thermostat on my Cobra. I think it's just a little insurance, and helps the car run cooler.

I know it's good for the Cobra's with the Aluminum Block and Heads, if Cylinder head temperatures exceed ~225 degee's the heads will warp.

Philip K.

Badfish · 06-23-2005, 04:40 AM

I live in the efing cold...if i use one my cylinder heads will feeze

tripleblack · 06-23-2005, 04:41 AM

I got a 180 degree thermostat free when I bought my Diablo tuner. The idea seems to be that going to the premium (93 or 94 octane around here) tune and adding advance would benefit from the lower operating temp. Kenne Bell ships their supercharger kits with a 160 degree unit.

tripleblack

andysperformance · 06-23-2005, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike_africa

nope 195* stock in them.

sorry to disagree but look it up a stock thermostat for a 99+ lightning is a part # XL3Z-8575-AA that is a 180* thermostat, have bought and installed quite a few in friends cars, as for performance, you need to have the fan settings set in the tune to have anything noticable on the dyno, the mod cars tend to make the most power between 180-190* from my experience..

06-21-2005, 09:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,731	*180 Thermostat???** Any of you guys running a 180* thermostat? Just curious because I've been thinking about going with a 180*, but I'm not sure if it would benefit my car or not. Any thoughts?

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06-21-2005, 09:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	i use one. works perfectly, i even have it accounted for in the tune, __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

06-21-2005, 09:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,209	running one aswell. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

06-21-2005, 10:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,922	Any gain with it though? __________________ RPMPlanets

06-21-2005, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	runs cooler. prevents detonation better, etc. its a good thing to do. unless you live in the arctic __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

06-21-2005, 11:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,731	It might be a good idea for me to run one since I can only run 91 octane with the diablo tune. I don't have any detonation as of yet, but it might be a good prevention type of thing. Did you have to adjust your fan settings after installing the 180*??

06-21-2005, 11:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	i did with the xcal, and i plan to as well with the custom tune __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

06-21-2005, 01:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
jjtgiants jjtgiants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 3,731	Is there any particular brand of thermostat that you guys would recommend getting or can I just pick one up at Autozone or somewhere like that?

06-21-2005, 01:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
dom whos gonna ban me next? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: baltimore, MD Posts: 1,268	i got the ford one __________________ 2007 explorer limited procharged 2002gt sold new project: 427w c4 9" fox

06-21-2005, 01:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
silvergt Speed Racer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 203	im using a 160 and it keeps the water temp alot lower, around 1/3 of the way to hot instead of in the middle, its a hypertech powerstat __________________ '01 GT 4r70w

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mrshoss97v6 Look again it is a mouse Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 129	I am running one is the 88 LX 302 Works great for me... __________________ Is this chicken what i have or is this fish??? I know its tuna but it says chicken of the sea?!?!?!

06-22-2005, 03:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
97MGT Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 73	It has absolutely no performance increase on the mod motor in any way.

06-22-2005, 04:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,370	I use one. Not sure if it helps, but it can't hurt. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

06-22-2005, 07:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
Madi98GT Stage 3 P&P HEAD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 53	I believe the Lightning uses a 180* t-stat. I think that's the one Napa gave me when I went there to pick one up. __________________ -Jason '98 GT 5-speed Boss 330 Racing www.modularmisfits.com

06-22-2005, 08:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
loadedgt Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ks Posts: 36	running cooler is an unnoticable performance gain except that you can run more advance. I'm pretty new to fuel injection, does the computer change the fuel mixture any before it is warmed up? I know it does on startup but what temp does it go to a "normal" fuel mixture. My mustang warms up 10 times faster than my nova and my nova has over 800 hp, but it has no thermostat

06-22-2005, 09:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,370	I think around 160 degrees. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

06-22-2005, 10:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
Lightning247 Huge Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/ Winston Salem, NC Posts: 233	I'm running a 180* thermostat on my Cobra. I think it's just a little insurance, and helps the car run cooler. I know it's good for the Cobra's with the Aluminum Block and Heads, if Cylinder head temperatures exceed ~225 degee's the heads will warp. Philip K. __________________ 1997 Rio Red Cobra: 2700 of 6961 Tri-Ax \| BBK O/R H-Pipe \| Dynomax Race Bullets \| WMS High Velocity Intake \| Steeda UD Pullies \| T56 6 Speed \| NGK-TR6 \| 03/04 Cobra Al Driveshaft \| 11 " DD SHD Perf. Clutch Kit \| Fidanza Flywheel \| Innovative LC-1 \| Venom VCN 1000 125 jet \| Walbro 255 \| 42 lb Injectors \| 90MM LMAF \| Detroit TruTrac \| Motive lightened 4.56 \| Moser 31 Spline \| BBS RGR Diamond Black \| P-Zero's 271rwhp / 265tq 11.7 A/F 376rwhp / 451tq 100 Shot no tuning

06-23-2005, 04:40 AM	#21 (permalink)
Badfish Listen to reggae. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 8,800	I live in the efing cold...if i use one my cylinder heads will feeze __________________ '04 2.3l Evo '86 GSXR 750

06-23-2005, 04:41 AM	#22 (permalink)
tripleblack Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 337	Came with the Diablo I got a 180 degree thermostat free when I bought my Diablo tuner. The idea seems to be that going to the premium (93 or 94 octane around here) tune and adding advance would benefit from the lower operating temp. Kenne Bell ships their supercharger kits with a 160 degree unit. tripleblack

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