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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:06 AM
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Does anyone make a 160 thermostat for a 3.8L?
Old Apr 29, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...=egnsearch.asp
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 02:04 AM
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you can just get a generic 160* stat at autozone.
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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would it be better to get a 160 or 180?
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Re: Thermostat

Originally Posted by HybridStorm
would it be better to get a 160 or 180?
Unless you've done some tuning to your car and have some major mods... 180... 160 will make you run rich on fuel all the time because your car thinks it's too cold so it keeps dumping in more gas resulting HORRIBLE MPG...
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 02:58 PM
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So if I had a 180 do you know how much MPG i'd drop? just a guess..

and if it's a lot, would a "high flow" thermo help, and would it be benificial to have it just for when I go to the track?

Thanks
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