thermostat question
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Drifting
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From: saint james city florida
thermostat question
i have a 06 vert with 4000mi. have vmax ported throttle body;callaway honker;over the axel (only ) magnaflo exhaust. should i go to a 160 or 180 thermostat ?
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I think the fans are not programed to start until in the 180's, so you will not notice much in the city, but once on the highway it should stay a little cooler.
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A 160* stat will allow you to run a little more timing, lower under hood temps, lower intake temps. All major performance engine builders use and specify them. It's a small performance gain, but it is a gain. I've used them for over 35 years, no reason not to unless you live at the north pole.........
It is one component of the performance equation..
Racer
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