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low temp thermostat?

Old Feb 8, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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What are the benefits of having one?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 00daksport25
What are the benefits of having one?
A thinner wallet.

Some people say they notice some more performance but you'll be using more gas to get it.

When the engine is colder the pcm will retard the ignition timing and richen the fuel mixture slightly. Both good to reduce detonation.

If you have a tuner or something I could see using it. If you're mostly stock I wouldn't bother.

Dodge designed the engines for a 195. That's why I stick with it.
 
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