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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 12:15 AM
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Default 160 thermostat ???
im in the need to replace the stupid radiator.i was thinking might as well replace the thermostat..wich is better the 160 or the 180 degree thermostat?
what are you running?
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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160 degree thermostat is the most popular. But remember to switch it back to stock during the winter or your heater won't work for ****.
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oh okay ,im sure the brand does not make a diffrence?
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Old Jul 19, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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i have the 160. and things seems to work fine for me. But i have to mention i dont drive my car much in the winter time lol
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We have a winter?? I thought all we had was spring and summer here. I run a 160 in mine but my tuner changed my fan settings as well to make sure they function properly
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So if i change to 160 thermostat,the fans will be affected? What id i leave them how they are?
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Originally Posted by 1_MEANZ28
So if i change to 160 thermostat,the fans will be affected? What id i leave them how they are?
its highly recommended to adjust the on and off temps for the fan.
I have hp tuners so i did it myself. pretty simple when you have the proper equipment lol
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today i boought the new radiator lifetime warrantee !! and the 160 thermostat.and dex cool coolants ! ill look into the hp tunners my buddy has it
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Originally Posted by BoostJunkieXL
We have a winter?? I thought all we had was spring and summer here. I run a 160 in mine but my tuner changed my fan settings as well to make sure they function properly
exactly lol summer year round in some spots
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