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Old 04-07-2008, 09:53 PM
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on moes performance i was looking at T Stats and its $35 for a JET and $17 for a Mr. Gasket. Whats the difference? sounds kinda expensive for a T Stat
 
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Old 04-07-2008, 10:02 PM
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That is a sizable difference. Is one a fail-safe? I wish I could find one of those. I've had t-stats stick closed an' it ain't fun.
 
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Old 04-07-2008, 10:19 PM
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One is all stainless steel and offers a lifetime warranty, the other is copper & aluminum and does not...
 
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so just spend another $15 and get the JET?
 
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It's up to you. I saw no problem investing $32 for the Jet when I got it to protect the engine in my $32,000 truck. Others posted on here they thought it was highway robbery and would NEVER pay over $10 for a thermostat...
 
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the jet is stainless steel and is a 2 stage design, which means its like the stock one and will allow the coolant to warm up faster; which is good. I havent heard of anyone throwing codes with this stat.

the mr gasket isnt a 2 stage design, also I have seen people who use this one throw codes for being too cold. someget codes, some dont..another stat to consider is a stant. I havent heard of anyone throwing codes with this stat, and it is about the same price as the mr.gasket; only thing is you may have to trim it down a hair to fit your truck.
 
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i have a stant right now but i think its like a 195
 
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ok so im having a bitch of a time finding one for an 06+ online it says 02-05 or nothing at all. WTF?
 
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ok so im having a bitch of a time finding one for an 06+ online it says 02-05 or nothing at all. WTF?
well that sucks. im sure someone has to make one
 
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ok so im having a bitch of a time finding one for an 06+ online it says 02-05 or nothing at all. WTF?
02-05 should fit 06. I dont think dodge changed the size if the stat housing
 


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