usnfenix

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so im buying the SSRA ram air kit and to compensate for the car running a little hotter im installing a 160 degree thermostat. im seeing thermostats on summit and jegs for 5 bucks, both 180 and 160, however for 40 bucks theres the thermostat and what looks like the housing for it. do i need the new housing or will just the thermostat do. also i live in flordia so im correct in choosing the 160 over the 180 right?

SippiSpeedhawk

iTrader: (21)

Depends on what year waterpump you have. I think 97-02 have the the thermostat and housing as 1 piece--that's the $40 one. If you have a newer waterpump the housing is separate from the thermostat so all you have to buy is the thermostat which is why it's cheaper... Not super sure on the years but I do know the new ones don't have the housing included. Maybe someone else will chime in.

SippiSpeedhawk

iTrader: (21)

yeah just looked it up. 2003+ has the newer design, cheaper thermostat that you reuse your old housing.

BlackScreaminMachine

iTrader: (17)

Also make sure to have your fan setting changed to take advantage of the thermo.

mike171562

iTrader: (4)

My 98 has the stock waterpump and the thermostat was a separate piece from the housing.

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

A t-stat change won't do much without changing the fan settings. If you don't change the fans, the only time you'll notice cooler temps will be at steady speed cruising.

I like to keep the stock t-stat and just change fan settings, but I don't live in Florida.

jimmyblue

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You can't compensate for a lack of airflow, with a lower
temperature thermostat. Open is open and it's still heat
throw limited.