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by putting in a 180 over the 203 is that will help your car not lose power when it gets hot so you don't gain any power but you won't lose any power when it gets hot like all cars do a car that runs a 203 will lose power before the 180 does it's good for the long runs not light to light
Running a 180 stat in a computer controlled car that expects a 200 degree stat, is going to set codes, and cause other problems as well. If you don't have a tuner that specifically wants a lower temp stat, there is nothing to be gained by installing one.