Thermostat which one
#13
A lower temp thermostat will help cool the cylinder temps down and allow for increased timing without detonation, however the factory program expects higher cylinder temps for a more complete burn. If your thermostat opens earlier, your PCM may think you're always in warmup mode - running extra rich until operating temp is reached.
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#14
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A lower temp thermostat will help cool the cylinder temps down and allow for increased timing without detonation, however the factory program expects higher cylinder temps for a more complete burn. If your thermostat opens earlier, your PCM may think you're always in warmup mode - running extra rich until operating temp is reached.
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#15
If your thermostat opens earlier, your PCM may think you're always in warmup mode - running extra rich until operating temp is reached.
#16
I have no issues with 180° either... the engine warms up at the same rate, it just gets to 180° and opens a tad sooner than if it had to continue to 190°.
At 180° it does take a little longer to heat the whole cab on a cold day, but it still does to an acceptable level... it's not like you'll be sitting in your cab in a speedo in the middle of winter, you're appropriately clothed for cold weather.
And as Moparite states, I'm much happier on a hot day.
At 180° it does take a little longer to heat the whole cab on a cold day, but it still does to an acceptable level... it's not like you'll be sitting in your cab in a speedo in the middle of winter, you're appropriately clothed for cold weather.
And as Moparite states, I'm much happier on a hot day.