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Is a 160 degree thermostat worth it

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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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Is a 160 degree thermostat worth it

What results are you having is it worth the 30 bucks?
Old Apr 25, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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Hmm...I'm not gonna act like I know that much about it. But the way my car runs hot I definitely think it's worth it, which is why i JUST ordered one. And check this link out...shipped for 25!
www.truckperformance.com

then go to cooling, then select make, model, year and all that good stuff. It's on sale for 17.99...hypertech, supposed to be good
Old Apr 25, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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even in the hot florida weather, my car runs about an 1/8th of an inch above the 160* mark when moving. that is drastically lower than normal.

that much of a cooler engine combineed with the throttle body bypass should add up to a good 5+ hp....i'd say worth the $30
Old Apr 25, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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I went to Autozone and got my Hypertech 160 Thermostat for $18. Try there or a local chain auto parts store before you get ripped off online.
Old Apr 26, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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Originally posted by sp528
I went to Autozone and got my Hypertech 160 Thermostat for $18. Try there or a local chain auto parts store before you get ripped off online.
yes its worth it, a cooler engine is a more powerful engine
Old Apr 26, 2003 | 01:32 AM
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Cool

Marginal.Depends who you talk with.I'm happy with the 180.Folks living in other states other than Calif.,might have issues though.My02
Old Apr 26, 2003 | 02:49 AM
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Yes. Its not so much the power (even though it will help) but more the safety of the engine and engine life.
Old Apr 26, 2003 | 03:57 AM
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It couldnt hurt right?
Get it! I love mine.
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