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Old May 26, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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I have noticed a few SRT-4s with 160 t-stats ad 180 t-stats. What does this mod actually achieve?
 
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Old May 26, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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lowers operating temperature. our cars run a lot better when they're cooler.
 
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Old May 26, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Do you have a different t-stat. If so what Degree?
 
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Old May 26, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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i believe PSI has the 180 Stat
 
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Old May 26, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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yup, i have a stant 180
 
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Old May 27, 2005 | 01:28 AM
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i thought our car already had a 180 degree stat
 
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Old May 27, 2005 | 01:44 AM
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were u get em?
 
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Old May 27, 2005 | 02:52 AM
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nope, we have a 195 stock. you can get the stant at pep boys, autozone, or any other parts store. it's stant part number 13788. shouldn't cost more than like $5
 
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Old May 27, 2005 | 03:19 AM
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cool, where does it go?


lol sorry for all the dumb questions...
 
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Old May 27, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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I have a dumb question. Why did DCX put a 195 thermostat in our cars if it runs better with a 180? Just wondering.
 
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