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    Offline daveh

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    Thermostats
    « on: June 09, 2016 - 02:06:10 PM »
    Hey guys,

    I'm putting together my 340 and I'm not sure which thermostat to use the 160 or 180.  I have both below.

    It's a mildly built 340.  Thanks

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    Offline Mopar Mitch

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    Re: Thermostats
    « Reply #1 on: June 09, 2016 - 02:31:07 PM »
    Pending where you live (hot/cold), how you drive, as well as your radiator/fan/shroud setup, see if your engine can by with the 180 (actually, I think a 190 is recommended by Chrfysler/Mopar) for our cars.  I've tried used a 160 (Chicago 'burbs area, summer only) and it'll run cool until I do road course lapping sessions (~20-30 minutes per session)... then I have to flip the heater on full blast to help reduce the heat... and a 180 didn't help except if running in cool weather (spring or fall).   I'm planning to get a larger radiator, and likely aluminum.   180~190 helps make the engine more efficiently.... colder temps not so good for cylinder wear in the long run of the engine's life.
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    Offline daveh

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    Re: Thermostats
    « Reply #2 on: June 09, 2016 - 03:01:38 PM »
    I live in South Florida if that makes a difference. 
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Thermostats
    « Reply #3 on: June 10, 2016 - 09:20:29 AM »
    the coolest I use is 180 * so that would be my suggestion , 160* is too cold
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    Offline daveh

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    Re: Thermostats
    « Reply #4 on: June 10, 2016 - 09:58:10 AM »
    That's what I was thinking.  Thanks for the confirmation. 
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    Offline tman

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    Re: Thermostats
    « Reply #5 on: June 10, 2016 - 12:42:43 PM »
    180
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    Offline YellowThumper

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    Re: Thermostats
    « Reply #6 on: June 10, 2016 - 04:14:43 PM »
    180 here also.
    Warmer engine provide better atomization of fuel. Main reason in past years the oems (before FI) went with the 195 degree ones.
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: Thermostats
    « Reply #7 on: June 10, 2016 - 10:27:45 PM »
    Ok, I'll be the odd guy out. 180* is too cold unless you are at the strip. Your engine will prefer a 190-195*.
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    Offline YellowThumper

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    Re: Thermostats
    « Reply #8 on: June 11, 2016 - 01:06:40 AM »
    I would not argue against the 190/195 but would argue against the 160
    « Last Edit: June 11, 2016 - 11:24:03 AM by YellowThumper »
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    Offline brasil

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    Re: Thermostats
    « Reply #9 on: June 11, 2016 - 03:20:09 AM »
    I am running a 180 °F Thermostat....but only because till now I couldn´t find a Highflow Thermostat in 195 °F....     195°F  is the best you can run...if your cooling system is in good shape !!

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