Swapping a 180 degree T-stat for a 160 degree T-stat

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Swapping a 180 degree T-stat for a 160 degree T-stat #765077 08/04/10 09:29 AM 08/04/10 09:29 AM
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,564 St. Clair Shores, Michigan bigsbigelow OP pro stock
bigsbigelow OP pro stock Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,564 St. Clair Shores, Michigan	Any one pick up any E.T. switching from a 180 degree T-stat to a 160 degree T-stat? I should also ask, what engine temp do you like to see at the starting line? Last edited by bigsbigelow; 08/04/10 12:54 PM. Ryan "Bigs" '73 Duster (BLKDUST) - Black, 100% factory sheet metal, flat hood, 346 cid, J Heads, and a bench seat. http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj1/bigsbigelow/ Best to date: 12.40 @ 109 mph

Re: Swapping a 180 degree T-stat for a 160 degree T-stat [Re: bigsbigelow] #765078 08/04/10 04:16 PM 08/04/10 04:16 PM
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro... L Labratt Good Ol Randy B!
Labratt Good Ol Randy B! L Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,325 Clinton Twp... north of Deetro...	Ryan,I run a 160* thermostat...runs cooler than when I had a 180 in it. I like to pull to the line at about 150-160 RandyB

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